DHC-8 Dash 8 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 2.2x the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.3x the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 35 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1948 vs 1983).
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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 | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 519 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 36 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.