DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Gulfstream G550
| 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 |
| American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 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 |
| 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 | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 12,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 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 Gulfstream G550?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 0 km/h, a difference of 451 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8 at $27 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 20 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Gulfstream G550?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.