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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs T-45 Goshawk

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada McDonnell Douglas
First flight 20 June 1983 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 1258 units 221 units
Average unit price $27 million $21 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.4 m
Height 7.5 m 4.1 m
Length 22.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 2.3:1 the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.5:1 the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 5 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1983 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 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-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the T-45 Goshawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-45 Goshawk?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.