Beechcraft King Air C90 vs De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400
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Quick answer
Beechcraft King Air C90 vs De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400: De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 wins on more measurable specs (3 of 5 categories). Beechcraft King Air C90 has 1,260 NM range and 272 kt cruise. De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 has 1,100 NM range and 360 kt cruise.
Head-to-head specs
Beechcraft King Air C90
Entry-level King Air variant popular for owner-operators. Good stepping stone from piston twins to turboprop operations.
Full Beechcraft King Air C90 guide →De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400
Fastest turboprop in regular airline service. Excellent STOL performance for challenging airports.
Full De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Beechcraft King Air C90 or De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400?
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 cruises faster — Beechcraft King Air C90 at 272 kt vs De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 at 360 kt.
Which has longer range?
Beechcraft King Air C90 flies farther — Beechcraft King Air C90 1,260 NM vs De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 1,100 NM.
Do both require a type rating?
Beechcraft King Air C90: Type rating required. De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400: Type rating required.
Which is harder to fly?
Difficulty depends on transition experience. At least one of these requires a type rating, which involves a 4-6 week course in a Level D simulator.
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