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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs S330 / S333

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 194 km/h, range 1,600 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,157 kg.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Schweizer
First flight 20 June 1983 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 1258 units N/A
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 8.4 m
Height 7.5 m 3.4 m
Length 22.0 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 590 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or S330 / S333?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.