De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400

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09 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-LQK) taxiing with a Singapore Airlines A380 in the background at Sydney Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 09 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-LQK

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge 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 Dash 8 Q400 is a popular regional turboprop known for its speed and efficiency, widely used by regional airlines worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

QantasLink operates a fleet of about 30 Q400s; the Dash 8 Q400 is one of the most common regional turboprops.

Record Flights

Frequently operates regional and remote routes within Australia including some of the world\'s longest turboprop flights.

Safety & Events

Generally seen as a reliable type; has been involved in some high-profile landing gear and propeller-related incidents worldwide, but not specific to this airframe.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024 with many regional airlines.

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 (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant); typical measured approach noise ~82-85 dB(A)

Noise