De Havilland Canada

DHC-8-103 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$2 800 – $4 100
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Aircraft Info

Model:
DHC-8-103
Family:
DHC-8-1xx
Manufacturer:
De Havilland Canada
Aircraft Class:
Airliner
ICAO/IATA Codes:
DH8A/DH1
Number Built:
299
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity85
  • Reliability85
  • Comfort35

Performance

Service Ceiling:
25 000 ft 7 620 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
36 301 lbs 16 466 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboprop
Typical Engine:
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW120/121
Typical Avionics:
Dash 8 flight deck
Long Range Cruise Speed:
251 kts 465 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
286 kts 530 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.3 h
Max Range:
1 020 nmi 1 889 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 323 lb/h 600 kg/h
Max Payload:
9 480 lbs 4 300 kg

DHC-8-103 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
39
Cabin Height:
6.4 ft 1.95 m
Cabin Width:
8.23 ft 2.51 m
Cabin Length:
29.86 ft 9.1 m
Sleeping Places:
0
Estimated Cabin Volume:
1 235.36 ft³ 34.98 m³
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
24.57 ft 7.49 m
Aircraft Length:
73 ft 22.25 m
Wingspan:
84.94 ft 25.89 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger cabin, typically 2-2 seating; forward boarding/galley area, lavatory and separate baggage compartment
Doors:
Main passenger entrance, separate service/baggage access and emergency exits; exact arrangement requires subtype configuration
Baggage Compartment:
Dedicated baggage hold and cabin hand-baggage stowage; allowance depends on operator and load
Airstairs:
Aircraft-specific boarding arrangement

Charter Costs for the DHC-8-103

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$2 800 – $4 100

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$2M – $6M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$13.04
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 280 – $1 990
Annual Cost of Ownership
$821 000 – $1.26M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.24 – $0.35

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$327 000
At 350 hours
$572 200

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$466 000
At 350 hours
$466 000

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Passengers

DHC-8-103 Description

Are you a hater of cramped regional air travel? Here is a demonstration of the DHC-8-103, which is the turboprop that has changed the flight genre by reshaping the flying of short-hauls. No more wedging into the narrow cylinders with this workhorse it's a cabin experience that is almost like a larger jet. Once you step inside, the very first thing to meet your eyes is the absolutely wide space you breathe in - 2.51 meters width allows passengers to move freely, and the 1.95-meter ceiling makes an absolute claustrophobic feeling a stranger. With a length of 9.1 meters, it is possible to have 39 passengers onboard without feeling like sardines in a tin can, which is the case with some regional jets. Operators have a preference for the propeller engine's economy and also the fact that it is the best in the market when it comes to short fields. Do you want safe access to airports having not so much runway to offer? This Dash 8-103 is nothing but a winner with its range options. The maximum range of 1,889 kilometers means that the aircraft can be used for countless routes like connecting regional hubs with busy cities or linking the two directly to isolated destinations without any territorial problems. Think about the routes like Sydney to Melbourne, Calgary to Edmonton, or the various European feeder routes – all of which are completely achievable in the aircraft's proven operational range. Passengers feel the change instantly. Large perfect oval windows that are pleated with a light curtain brighten the cabin giving it an attraction that is more positive than older regional jets. Layouts of seats made with utmost thought bring comfort and practicality to the holidays which are surprising rather tolerable for the journeys that are even an hour long. The layout of the cabin will not contain first-class suites but the its design focus is primarily on fatigue management - due to the high headroom, smart aisle width, and less noise delivered compared to previous generations of turboprops, the onboard experience is largely influenced. Whether as airlines or charter operators, the aircraft remains a hero in regional networks' profit margins. It is built tough which means less maintenance and much more reliability in dispatch. The burn of fuel is far from being a problem as it is economical, and all the costs associated with operating are predictable. Pilots often point out the accurate maneuvering that the plane has and its relaxing cruising ability, especially on the landings to some difficult short strip. To sum up, DHC-8-103 is a true regional king: it absolutely delivers the comfort of the real passenger while it's an airframe made for the hard labor of the daily aviation. It has an extraordinarily rare mixture of operator efficiency and passenger satisfaction, by doing this it successfully demystifies the regional traveling meaning always being a little bit cramped or less reliable. Its revolutionary design and proven operational capabilities still make the aircraft a great idea for connecting different communities around the world even after many years.

Strengths

  • Regional group transport
  • Access to regional airports

Weaknesses

  • Aircraft-specific payload and runway limits
  • Older variants require condition and maintenance review

Best use cases

  • Regional group charter
  • Team and event transport

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