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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs T-35 Pillan

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada ENAER
First flight 20 June 1983 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 1258 units 154 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 8.8 m
Height 7.5 m 2.6 m
Length 22.0 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the T-35 Pillan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and ENAER respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 311 km/h for the T-35 Pillan. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,093 km for the T-35 Pillan. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,840 m for the T-35 Pillan. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 12:1 the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 154 for the T-35 Pillan. The T-35 Pillan first flew 2 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1981 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan 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 T-35 Pillan?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.