De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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08 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 at Sydney Airport, a workhorse of Australian regional routes.

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Katl_spotter13 · 08 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-84G

Registration

Airline

QantasLink

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier)

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Skyline Symphony

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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 most recent and largest model of the Bombardier Dash 8 series, widely used for regional routes due to efficiency and short runway capability.

Fleet Rarity

Q400 is a common regional turboprop, many active worldwide including in the QantasLink fleet.

Record Flights

Used on numerous regional and commuter routes; notable for short runways and challenging approaches, not for distance records.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in some notable non-fatal landing gear incidents in the past (primarily earlier Dash 8 models).

Future Outlook

Still in regular service; some airlines phasing out older Dash 8s but Q400s continue to operate globally.

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

8.34 meters

Height

3,781 kW (5,071 shp) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Stage 4

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