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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs PZL-130 Orlik

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada PZL
First flight 20 June 1983 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1984 1994
Number produced 1258 units 59 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.0 m
Height 7.5 m 3.5 m
Length 22.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the PZL-130 Orlik are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and PZL respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,200 km for the PZL-130 Orlik. The PZL-130 Orlik operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 5.3x the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 59 for the PZL-130 Orlik.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.