Dash 8-300 vs Embraer E175
The Embraer E175 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 (introduced 1989) and the Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E175 (introduced 2005) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Embraer E175 has the advantage. undefined
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Dash 8-300 vs Embraer E175: the key differences
- The Embraer E175 delivers 175% more range (Dash 8-300: 800 nm; Embraer E175: 2,200 nm).
- The Embraer E175 delivers 56% more cruise speed (Dash 8-300: 287 kt; Embraer E175: 447 kt).
- The Embraer E175 delivers 57% more passenger capacity (Dash 8-300: 56 seats; Embraer E175: 88 seats).
- The Embraer E175 is the newer design (introduced 2005 versus 1989 for the Dash 8-300), a gap of 16 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Embraer E175 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (85,980 lbs versus 43,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The Embraer E175 is the stronger fit for transcontinental missions — its 2,200 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The Dash 8-300, at 800 nm, is better matched to short-haul and regional hops, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the Dash 8-300's range, the Embraer E175's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Embraer E175 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Dash 8-300 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Dash 8-300 vs Embraer E175: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E175?
The Embraer E175 has the longer published range — 2,200 nm versus 800 nm for the Dash 8-300.
Does the Dash 8-300 or Embraer E175 seat more passengers?
The Embraer E175 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 88 seats, compared with 56 on the Dash 8-300.
Which is faster, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E175?
The Embraer E175 cruises faster, at 447 kt versus 287 kt for the Dash 8-300.
Which is newer, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E175?
The Embraer E175 is the newer design, introduced in 2005 versus 1989 for the Dash 8-300.
Is the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E175 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Embraer E175 is the larger aircraft — 85,980 lbs versus 43,000 lbs for the Dash 8-300.
Should I buy the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E175?
On published specifications the Embraer E175 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Dash 8-300 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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