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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs TB-30 Epsilon

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 451 vs 356 km/h, range 1,600 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,258 vs 19 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Socata
First flight 20 June 1983 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1984 1984
Number produced 1258 units 19 units
Average unit price $27 million $1 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 7.9 m
Height 7.5 m 2.7 m
Length 22.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.