DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Yak-11 Moose
The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 6.3x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 38 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1945 vs 1983).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 10 November 1945 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 4566 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 15.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 465 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,900 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 419 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 38 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 Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 1,258 units of the DHC-8 Dash 8.