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 of introduction | 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 of introduction | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
| Wing area | 54.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,649 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,787 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-8 Dash 8 by De Havilland.