DHC-8 Dash 8 vs R22
Overview
The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Robinson respectively.
The DHC-8 Dash 8 reaches 451 km/h — 2.4x the R22's 188 km/h. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 387 km for the R22. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 25:1 the R22's 621 kg.
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 8 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1975 vs 1983).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R22?
The R22 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 R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.