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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R44 Raven

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 451 vs 240 km/h, range 1,600 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,134 kg, built 1,258 vs 6,331 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Robinson
First flight 20 June 1983 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1984 1993
Number produced 1258 units 6331 units
Average unit price $27 million $600K
Wing area 54.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.0 m
Height 7.5 m 3.3 m
Length 22.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 560 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 9 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.