Dash 8-300 vs Embraer E190-E2
The Embraer E190-E2 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 (introduced 1989) against the Embraer Executive Jets Embraer E190-E2 (introduced 2018) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Embraer E190-E2 has the advantage. undefined
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Dash 8-300 vs Embraer E190-E2: the key differences
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 256% more range (Dash 8-300: 800 nm; Embraer E190-E2: 2,850 nm).
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 60% more cruise speed (Dash 8-300: 287 kt; Embraer E190-E2: 458 kt).
- The Embraer E190-E2 delivers 104% more passenger capacity (Dash 8-300: 56 seats; Embraer E190-E2: 114 seats).
- The Embraer E190-E2 is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 1989 for the Dash 8-300), a gap of 29 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Embraer E190-E2 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (124,341 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 E190-E2 is the stronger fit for transcontinental missions — its 2,850 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 E190-E2's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Embraer E190-E2 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 E190-E2: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 has the longer published range — 2,850 nm versus 800 nm for the Dash 8-300.
Does the Dash 8-300 or Embraer E190-E2 seat more passengers?
The Embraer E190-E2 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 114 seats, compared with 56 on the Dash 8-300.
Which is faster, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 cruises faster, at 458 kt versus 287 kt for the Dash 8-300.
Which is newer, the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E190-E2?
The Embraer E190-E2 is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 1989 for the Dash 8-300.
Is the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E190-E2 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Embraer E190-E2 is the larger aircraft — 124,341 lbs versus 43,000 lbs for the Dash 8-300.
Should I buy the Dash 8-300 or the Embraer E190-E2?
On published specifications the Embraer E190-E2 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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