De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400

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19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 (VH-TQG) sits taxiing at a major airport, wearing an all-white livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Perfect timing!

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

All white (no visible airline titles)

VH-TQG

Registration

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager

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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

Popular regional turboprop introduced in the late 1990s; widely used in short-haul operations worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common type, particularly in Australia, North America, and Europe.

Record Flights

Dash 8 Q400 is not known for record-breaking flights but is reputed for high-frequency regional shuttle service.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have had a few landing gear-related incidents, particularly with Scandinavian airlines in the 2000s, but overall maintain a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying in large numbers; some airframes being retired as airlines transition to jets or newer turboprops.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers (typical configuration)

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

Turboprop, rated at 3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

74.7 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise