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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 451 vs 260 km/h, range 1,600 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,800 kg, built 1,258 vs 40 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada PZL-Świdnik
First flight 20 June 1983 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1984 2002
Number produced 1258 units 40 units
Average unit price $27 million $700K
Wing area 54.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.0 m
Height 7.5 m 3.1 m
Length 22.0 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 790 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 191 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.