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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs I-22 Iryda

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs I-22 Iryda at a glance — top speed 451 vs 940 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 7,500 kg, built 1,258 vs 17 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 I-22 Iryda
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada PZL Mielec
First flight 20 June 1983 3 March 1985
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 1258 units 17 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.6 m
Height 7.5 m 4.3 m
Length 22.0 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,499 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 489 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the I-22 Iryda's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or I-22 Iryda?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.