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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Kawasaki T-4

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Kawasaki
First flight 20 June 1983 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced 1258 units 200 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.9 m
Height 7.5 m 4.6 m
Length 22.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Kawasaki T-4 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Kawasaki respectively.

The Kawasaki T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 2.3:1 the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,668 km for the Kawasaki T-4. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.1:1 the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 200 for the Kawasaki T-4. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 2 years before the Kawasaki T-4 (1983 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Kawasaki T-4?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.