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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.
| Decision factor | Bombardier / De Havilland Dash 8-300 familyView aircraft profile | ATR ATR 42-500View aircraft profile | ATR ATR 42-300View aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 1999 | 2004 | 1990 |
| Estimated purchase | €5.89m | €3.93m | €2.62m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €612k | €548k | €579k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €8.95m | €6.67m | €5.52m |
| Cruise speed | 271 kt | 300 kt | 266 kt |
| Advertised range | 1689 nm | 703 nm | 449 nm |
| Seats | 50 | 48 | 48 |
| Realistic payload | 5040 kg | 5500 kg | 4640 kg |
| Runway need | 1000 m | 1165 m | 1090 m |
| Data confidence | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | The Dash 8-300 combines 58-seat turboprop capability with about 1,689 NM reported range and about 271 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | The ATR 42-500 combines 44-seat turboprop capability with about 2,311 NM reported range and about 300 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | The ATR 42-300 combines 44-seat turboprop capability with about 2,311 NM reported range and about 270 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. |
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