De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier/DHC) Dash 8 Q400

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07 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 VH-QOI taxiing on a cloudy day, showcasing the reliable workhorse of Australia's regional skies.

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Aircraft

Airline

National Jet Systems

QJE / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier/DHC)

Gear

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

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 largest and fastest member of the highly successful Dash 8/Q-Series family, known for its short-field performance and efficiency on regional routes, widely used around the world for commuter services.

Fleet Rarity

One of nearly 600 Q400s built, but this particular aircraft is one of the few assigned to QantasLink.

Record Flights

Commonly used for important regional trunk routes in Australia; no world-record flights notable for the type.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have experienced occasional gear and maintenance incidents worldwide, but the type is considered safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still flying—Q400s remain active globally, especially in regional and commuter services.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

74 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

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

Thrust

Around 77 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise