De Havilland Canada

DHC-8-202 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$2 900 – $4 200
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Aircraft Info

Model:
DHC-8-202
Family:
DHC-8-2xx
Manufacturer:
De Havilland Canada
Aircraft Class:
Airliner
ICAO/IATA Codes:
DH8B/DH2
Number Built:
105
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 PW123
Typical Avionics:
Dash 8 flight deck
Long Range Cruise Speed:
275 kts 510 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
313 kts 580 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
3.5 h
Max Range:
925 nmi 1 713 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 433 lb/h 650 kg/h
Max Payload:
9 480 lbs 4 300 kg

DHC-8-202 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
39
Sleeping Places:
0
  • 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-8-202

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$2 900 – $4 200

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$3M – $8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$12.29
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 320 – $2 070
Annual Cost of Ownership
$835 000 – $1.28M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.22 – $0.32

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$339 000
At 350 hours
$593 200

Total Fixed Cost

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

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DHC-8-202 Description

Imagine this scenario: You are cruising through the air over hilly ground, observing the breathtaking terrains appearing one by one under the wings of a true aviation workhorse. DHC-8-202 is the one you are encountering today-the sturdy short-haul champion of the air, who once set extremely high targets, thus himself redefined those targets. This aircraft has been named the Dash 8. It is a turboprop aircraft that uses the ICAO label DH8B. This helicopter engine miracle connects with and delivers toughness and elegance in places where others do not have that possibility. Be careful- it does definitely have "regional" written on it, but that won't be the only thing that tells you that. The twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120A engines are the ones that devour the conditions no one else can. That's the practical solution (of course) since they have mastered the deployment of runways with no concrete at airports where the runway lines disappear into the mountains or the sea. Want to quickly travel between hubs? The Dash 8-202 does its job with a maximum nonstop flight distance of 1,713 kilometers. Thus, vital city pairs, which are Vancouver-Calgary or Sydney-Brisbane, are easily and without trouble connected. Along with this, the interior speaks of functionality as well. The old-fashioned, traditional, and impractical cabins are a thing of the past. This magnificent aircraft has space for 39 passengers and is much more spacious compared to many other regional jets. Lots of big windows create natural light thus allowing travelers to see the scenery outside the plane. The little details are thought out so well with overhead bins taking care of your carry-on bags, while the cabin's quiet noise levels (which is a typical Dash 8 feature) allow you to talk easily without raising the voice. It is about regional travel without any so-called woes associated with them. Airlines love its straightforwardness. Airport staff are happy with easy access to the main parts of the aircraft, which guarantees a high reliability of the dispatch and thus lower operating costs. The pilots note that its handling is good and stable even if the weather decides otherwise. For the airlines which are interested in stable and cost-effective regional air traffic, the Dash 8-202 is not just an alternative but a proved solution. In the end, DH8B represents the correct conception of design as a response to the real world. It is the one that joins the people and the places that are abandoned by others, and it does it with efficiency that is often far beyond the expected standard and with unquestionable strength. If you are looking for a regional star that outperforms expectations, seek no further than this Canadian beauty built by the Canadian marvelous people.

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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