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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Jetstream 31

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 487 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 6,954 kg, built 1,258 vs 386 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada British Aerospace
First flight 20 June 1983 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1984 1982
Number produced 1258 units 386 units
Average unit price $27 million $8 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 16.0 m
Height 7.5 m 5.3 m
Length 22.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Jetstream 31 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 2 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 Jetstream 31?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.