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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Yak-52

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Yak-52
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Yakovlev
First flight 20 June 1983 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 1258 units 14 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.3 m
Height 7.5 m 2.7 m
Length 22.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 550 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Yak-52 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 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 12:1 the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 14 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 7 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1976 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 5 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-52?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.