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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs MB-339

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 898 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 5,897 kg, built 1,258 vs 230 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 MB-339
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aermacchi
First flight 20 June 1983 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 1258 units 230 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.9 m
Height 7.5 m 3.6 m
Length 22.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 447 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 5 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 MB-339?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.