DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-39 Albatros
The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Aero respectively. Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 3.3x the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 15 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1968 vs 1983).
| Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 299 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 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 L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.