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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs NAMC YS-11

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada NAMC
First flight 20 June 1983 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 1258 units 182 units
Average unit price $27 million $2.2 million
Wing area 54.4 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 32.0 m
Height 7.5 m 9.0 m
Length 22.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,130 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the NAMC YS-11 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and NAMC respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 470 km/h for the NAMC YS-11. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,110 km for the NAMC YS-11. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,980 m for the NAMC YS-11.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 182 for the NAMC YS-11. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $2.25M for the NAMC YS-11. The NAMC YS-11 first flew 21 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 (1962 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC 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 NAMC YS-11?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.