De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400

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Universal Air Dehaviland Dash 8

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Aircraft

Airline

Universal Air

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Super clean Dash 8 profile! Water and runway setting stand out, but lighting is a bit harsh mid-day.

Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

Airport

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Aviation History

The Dash 8 Q400 is a popular modern regional turboprop known for efficiency and short takeoff and landing capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare globally, but less common in some regions; Universal Air operates a limited fleet.

Record Flights

Used for short regional hops, not notable for ultra-long or record flights.

Safety & Events

Has a strong safety record, though some incidents relate to landing gear failures on earlier models.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service; production paused in 2021 though many remain active.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 kilometers per hour

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

5,071 shp (3,783 kW) per engine

Thrust

Around 82 EPNdB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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