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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Pilatus PC-9

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pilatus
First flight 20 June 1983 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1984 1987
Number produced 1258 units 265 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.2 m
Height 7.5 m 3.3 m
Length 22.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Pilatus PC-9 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 593 km/h for the Pilatus PC-9. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Pilatus PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 4.9x the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 265 for the Pilatus PC-9. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 1 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1983 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 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-9?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pilatus PC-9?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.