De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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21 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOT) climbing out in clear blue skies.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink (Qantas regional livery)

VH-QOT

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 is a high-speed, high-capacity turboprop used widely for regional routes. QantasLink is one of the largest operators of the Q400 in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Common regional aircraft; over 600 produced. QantasLink operates one of the larger Q400 fleets.

Record Flights

Operates short to medium-haul regional flights across Australia.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have had several landing gear incidents globally, but the model is regarded as generally reliable.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service with QantasLink.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

Turboprop, 3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

74 EPNdB (Chapter 4 ICAO compliant)

Noise