De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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23 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-LQH) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the distinctive Qantas kangaroo tail.

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-LQH

Registration

Airline

QantasLink

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Crisp registration and nice side profile, but the fence in the foreground distracts from the clean lines.

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 Dash 8 Q400 is a best-selling regional turboprop known for its efficiency and short-haul performance. QantasLink is a major operator in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; QantasLink operates one of the largest global fleets of Dash 8 Q400s.

Record Flights

Popular on short- and medium-length \'bush\' and regional routes across Australia. Notable for versatility on challenging runways.

Safety & Events

The Q400 family has seen a few landing gear malfunctions globally but is statistically very safe. No major incidents reported with VH-LQH.

Future Outlook

Actively flying regular passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 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

3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (actual dB depends on measurement point)

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