DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Tu-134 Crusty
| Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century. | |
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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 |
| Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 29 July 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 854 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 127.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-8 Dash 8 by De Havilland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 14 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 Tu-134 Crusty?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.