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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs PA-44 Seminole

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piper
First flight 20 June 1983 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 1258 units 926 units
Average unit price $27 million $600K
Wing area 54.4 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 11.8 m
Height 7.5 m 2.6 m
Length 22.0 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 65 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the PA-44 Seminole are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,695 km for the PA-44 Seminole. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,200 m for the PA-44 Seminole. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 9.1x the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 926 for the PA-44 Seminole. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $0.6M for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole first flew 7 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1976 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 926 units of the PA-44 Seminole.