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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Pilatus PC-24

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pilatus
First flight 20 June 1983 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1984 2018
Number produced 1258 units 100 units
Average unit price $27 million $12 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 17.0 m
Height 7.5 m 5.3 m
Length 22.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 765 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 32 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1983 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.