De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400

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14 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 making its approach under dramatic skies, landing gear extended.

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Aircraft

Dash 8-Q400 DH8D

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Weather Warrior

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

The Dash 8-Q400 is a popular regional turboprop airliner known for its efficiency and short runway performance.

Fleet Rarity

Common among regional turboprops; over 600 Q400s produced.

Record Flights

Used on numerous short regional and commuter routes worldwide.

Safety & Events

Dash 8s have had some gear-related incidents but are generally considered safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Widely used but slowly being replaced on some routes by regional jets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,520 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.4 m

Height

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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