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Bombardier Dhc Dash 8 100

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$1,099,750annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,798variable cost / hour
$10.56cost per nm
165.0gph fuel burn
$3,000,000avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$237,600$386,100
Fixed$190,400$190,400
Variable$559,600$909,350
Total / hour$3,750$3,384

Performance & dimensions

Range975 nm
Cruise speed255 kts · 293 mph
Seating2 crew + 37 passengers
Cabin H × W × L6' 4" × 8' 2" × 30' 0"
Interior volume1574 ft³
Takeoff / landing3500 ft / 2400 ft

About this plane

The Bombardier DHC Dash 8-100 has a variable operating cost of $2,893 per hour. It offers a range of 975 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 265 knots (305 mph), with an average fuel burn of 165 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Bombardier Dash 8-100 measures 6'4" high, 8'2" wide, and 30'0" long, delivering 1,574 cubic feet of interior volume. In a standard airline configuration, it accommodates up to 39 passengers, making it an efficient choice for regional carriers and cargo operators alike. Designed for high-frequency, short-haul routes, the Dash 8-100 requires just 3,500 feet for takeoff and 2,400 feet for landing, allowing it to operate easily from smaller airports and remote airstrips. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Bombardier DHC Dash 8-100's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 975 nm · 255 kt cruise

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