| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
Airtec |
| Description |
The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is a series of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. |
The CASA/IPTN CN-235 is a medium-range twin-engined turboprop tactical transport aircraft that was jointly developed by CASA of Spain and Indonesian manufacturer IPTN. |
| First Flight |
1983-06-20 |
1983-11-11 |
| Entry Into service |
1984-01-01 |
1988-03-01 |
| Production End |
2005-01-01 |
|
| Designer |
De Havilland Canada |
Airtec |
| Type |
Turboprop regional airliner |
Transport aircraft / maritime patrol aircraft |
| Length (m) |
22.2504 |
21.4 |
| Height (m) |
7.3152 |
8.18 |
| Max Seating |
37 |
51 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
535.2275 |
450 |
| Min Speed (km/h) |
|
156 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
7620 |
9100 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
|
7.8 |
| Capacity Description |
37 |
51 passengers, 35 paratroops, 18 stretchers or four HCU-6/E pallets including one on the ramp and 6,000 kg (13,100 lb) |
| National Origin |
Canada |
Spain |
| Number Built |
1258 |
286 |
| Powerplant Description |
PW123C/D, -100: PW120 |
2 × General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprops, 1305 kW (1750 hp) each |
| Primary Users |
QantasLink, WestJet Encore, Widerøe, Voyageur Airways |
Turkish Air Force, French Air and Space Force , Indonesian Air Force , Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Status |
Production suspended since 2022, pending new facility |
In service |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_Dash_8 |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA/IPTN_CN-235 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
25.908 |
25.81 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
54.3483 |
59.1 |
| Flat Wing Aspect Ratio |
|
11.27 |
| Aircraft Engine |
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 |
General Electric T700 |
| Number of Engines |
2 |
2 |