DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Hawker 400

Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Hawker 400 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 860 km/h for the Hawker 400. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 4,000 km for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.1x the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 951 for the Hawker 400. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $7.4M for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 first flew 5 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1978 vs 1983).

DHC-8 Dash 8

Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 June 1983
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 1258 units
Average unit price $27 million
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Hawker 400

American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
Beechcraft Hawker 400 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 951 units
Average unit price $7.4 million
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DHC-8 Dash 8

Wing area 54.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 26.0 m ◉
Height 7.5 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 451 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,600 km ◉
Service ceiling 9,144 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg ◉
Empty weight 14,787 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW ◉

Hawker 400

Wing area 22.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.3 m ◉
Height 4.2 m ◉
Length 14.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 860 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,716 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,559 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 658 kgf ◉

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Hawker 400 at $7.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Hawker 400?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.

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