De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) Dash 8-Q400

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 (VH-LQK) taxiing at Sydney Airport with the city skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

Dash 8-Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-LQK

Registration

Airline

QantasLink

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Most successful high-capacity regional turboprop; widely used for feeder and short-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; over 600 delivered and in service worldwide; QantasLink operates one of the larger Dash 8-Q400 fleets in the region.

Record Flights

Operates regional routes up to 2–3 hours; not known for record long flights.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable type; some airlines report landing gear incidents in older Q400s.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service, expected to remain operational for years especially on short-haul regional routes.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

Each engine: 3,781 kW (5,071 shp)

Thrust

ICAN Annex 16, Chapter 4 compliant; EPNdB varies

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