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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Aermacchi S-211

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 451 vs 667 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 2,750 kg, built 1,258 vs 60 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aermacchi
First flight 20 June 1983 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 1258 units 60 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 8.4 m
Height 7.5 m 3.8 m
Length 22.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 0 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 Aermacchi S-211?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.