Boeing 717-200 vs Dash 8 Q400
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 717-200 is faster: 811 km/h against 667 km/h for the Dash 8 Q400. The Boeing 717-200 flies further: 3,820 km against 2,040 km for the Dash 8 Q400. The Boeing 717-200 is heavier at takeoff: 55 tonnes against 29 tonnes for the Dash 8 Q400. Both first flew in 1998.
| Boeing 717-200 | Dash 8 Q400 |
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| Top speed | 811 km/h (504 mph) | 667 km/h (414 mph) |
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| Range | 3,820 km (2,374 miles) | 2,040 km (1,268 miles) |
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| Length | 37.8 m (124 ft) | 32.8 m (108 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 28.4 m (93 ft) | 28.4 m (93 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 55 t (121,033 lb) | 29 t (64,595 lb) |
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| First flight | 1998 | 1998 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 106 to 117 seats | 2 crew, 68 to 90 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × BR715 turbofan, tail-mounted | 2 × PW150 turboprop |
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| Built by | Boeing | De Havilland Canada |
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| Country | USA | Canada |
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