DHC-8 Dash 8 vs P180 Avanti

Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the DHC-8 Dash 8. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 2.9x the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $27M for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 3 years before the P180 Avanti (1983 vs 1986).

DHC-8 Dash 8

Canadian turboprop-powered regional airliner, widely adopted globally for short-haul commuter flights throughout the late 20th century.
De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 Training profile drawing
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
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P180 Avanti

Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
Piaggio P180 Avanti Training profile drawing
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
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DHC-8 Dash 8

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 671 kW â—‰

P180 Avanti

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 317 kW â—‰

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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.

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