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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-90 Redigo

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-90 Redigo at a glance — top speed 451 vs 354 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,900 kg, built 1,258 vs 31 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 L-90 Redigo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Valmet
First flight 20 June 1983 12 February 1985
Year introduced 1984 1991
Number produced 1258 units 31 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.6 m
Height 7.5 m 3.2 m
Length 22.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 354 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,340 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,900 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 340 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 7 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-90 Redigo?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.