De Havilland Canada (Bombardier Aerospace) Dash 8 Q400

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24 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-LQQ) seen taxiing on a clear day, showing off the iconic kangaroo tail.

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De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier Aerospace) DHC-8-400 / Q400

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 (Dash 8 Q400)

Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink (standard)

VH-LQQ

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier Aerospace)

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 largest and fastest model in the De Havilland/Bombardier Dash 8 family, widely used for regional routes worldwide and known for short-field performance.

Fleet Rarity

Common in regional fleets, QantasLink operates more than a dozen Q400s.

Record Flights

Frequently used for high-frequency, short-haul regional operations in Australia including flights to regional and remote airports.

Safety & Events

The Dash 8 Q400 has had several emergency landings in history (not this specific aircraft), but is generally regarded as a safe and robust regional aircraft.

Future Outlook

Still in active passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.34 meters

Height

2 × 3,781 kW (5,071 shp) (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; 76.3 dB on approach

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