DHC-8 Dash 8 vs YS-11
| 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 |
| Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | NAMC |
| First flight | 30 August 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 182 units |
| Average unit price | $2.3 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 | 94.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,980 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,259 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-8 Dash 8 by De Havilland.
Photo of YS-11 by Toshi Aoki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or YS-11?
The YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 19 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 YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 182 units of the YS-11.