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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs T-6 Texan II

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Beechcraft
First flight 20 June 1983 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced 1258 units 850 units
Average unit price $27 million $4.3 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.2 m
Height 7.5 m 3.3 m
Length 22.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 5.5x the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 9 years before the T-6 Texan II (1983 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 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-6 Texan II?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or T-6 Texan II?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.