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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R22

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 188 km/h, range 1,600 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 621 kg, built 1,258 vs 4,600 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Robinson
First flight 20 June 1983 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 1258 units 4600 units
Average unit price $27 million $400K
Wing area 54.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 7.7 m
Height 7.5 m 2.5 m
Length 22.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 387 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.