Which is better ATR or Dash 8?

Which is better ATR or Dash 8?

According to ATR’s website, the ATR 72 is 39\% more efficient in fuel burn over 300 nautical miles. We could conclude that the ATR 72 is far more fuel-efficient than the Q400, but the Q400 carries more passengers. Dash 8 Q400 cruise speed: 556–667 km/h (300–360 know). The Q400 also cruises at a higher altitude.

What is the safest aircraft?

The safest plane model: Embraer ERJ The oldest model showing zero fatalities is the Airbus 340. This model also handles turbulence very well, since, as we covered in our article on the best planes for turbulence, the Airbus 340 appeared as number 2 in our list.

Is the Dash 8 Q400 better than the ATR 72?

From the above, we can see that the Dash 8 Q400 beats the ATR 72 in range and passenger capacity. It can carry more passengers than the ATR 72 (but only a few more) to a longer range. The Dash 8 pips the ATR 72 when it comes to to range and capacity. Photo: Getty Images

What is the difference between ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft?

The ATR 42 offers (according to ATR data) a range of up to 1,302 kilometers; this is increased to 1,404 kilometers for the ATR 72. The other big name in the turboprop market is the Dash 8, or Q-Series. The Dash 8 and its manufacturer have a long and changing history. In summary, the Dash 8 was introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984.

How many aircraft has ATR sold?

According to ATR’s website, the company has sold nearly 1,700 aircraft and has over 200 operators in more than 100 countries. Unfortunately, the equivalent statistics aren’t available for Bombardier and the Dash 8 program. A March 2019 Bombardier report stated that the Q300 and Q400 collectively had racked up 912 orders.

Why are ATR planes so dangerous?

Safety: ATR has a reputation for falling out of the sky when there’s severe icing. Common for all of those accidents is the fact that the pilots have allowed the speed to drop below safe speed. Dash 8 has a history of failing landing gear. The main reason has been issues with the maintenance.