DHC-8 Dash 8 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 14:1 the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $0.6M for the R44 Raven. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 7 years before the R44 Raven (1983 vs 1990).
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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 | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.