De Havilland Canada (Bombardier/Q Series) Dash 8 Q400

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22 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOA) climbing out—Australia's regional workhorse in signature red tail livery.

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-QOA

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier/Q Series)

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Winglet Watcher

2 badges 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

The Q400 is the fastest and most advanced member of the Dash 8 regional turboprop family, known for its efficiency and use by regional carriers worldwide. QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 fleets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fleet Rarity

QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 Q400 fleets; the type is common globally with over 500 delivered.

Record Flights

Mostly used for regional and short-haul Australian routes, sometimes operating sectors up to 1,200 km in length.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have had minor incidents related to landing gear, but no major accidents with Qantas/QantasLink.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial passenger service. Q400s are expected to remain in use for years due to their efficiency.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.34 m

Height

3,781 shp (2,820 kW) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4-compliant (quiet operation \'Q\' series)

Noise