DHC-8 Dash 8 vs PC-24
| 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 |
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-8 Dash 8 by De Havilland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 34 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 100 units of the PC-24.