DHC-8 Dash 8 vs P180 Avanti
| 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 |
| Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| First flight | 26 September 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 246 units |
| Average unit price | $7.7 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 | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 732 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,489 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,402 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 634 kW 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 P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.