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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Mi-34 Hermit

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 451 vs 210 km/h, range 1,600 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,450 kg, built 1,258 vs 27 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Mil
First flight 20 June 1983 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1984 1993
Number produced 1258 units 27 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.0 m
Height 7.5 m 2.8 m
Length 22.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 450 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 239 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Mi-34 Hermit?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.