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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs P180 Avanti

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piaggio
First flight 20 June 1983 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1984 1990
Number produced 1258 units 246 units
Average unit price $27 million $7.7 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 14.0 m
Height 7.5 m 4.0 m
Length 22.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.9x the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 3 years before the P180 Avanti (1983 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.