De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier, also known as De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited) Dash 8 Q400

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10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 (VH-TQG) in a plain all-white livery taxiing at Sydney Airport on a rainy day.

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German Spotter · 10 Apr 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier Aerospace) Dash 8 Q400

Aircraft

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier, also known as De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited)

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Weather Warrior

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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 Dash 8 Q400 is a widely used regional turboprop, notable for its quiet cabin (hence the \'Q\' for \'Quiet\') and high performance for regional operations; first flight in 1998.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; the Q400 is still in widespread service, though its future production status is in flux.

Record Flights

Common on short to medium-range regional routes in Australia and worldwide. Holds category records for fastest scheduled turboprop service.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have experienced some landing gear incidents in the past (notably with Scandinavian airlines in 2007), but generally regarded as reliable.

Future Outlook

Still flying with many regional carriers, but some are being retired or converted for other purposes as the model ages.

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

29,260 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

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

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typical takeoff noise: 85.0 dB at 1,500 feet)

Noise