De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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Avantiair (Air Uniqon) D8-Q400 arriving from Friedrichshafen

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

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 (Q400)

Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

Avantiair / Air Uniqon

D-AASH

Registration

Airline

Avanti Air

ATV

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

iPhone 17

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Prop to Jet

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Location

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

HAM/EDDH

53.6254, 9.9968

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful regional turboprops; popular for short-haul commuter flights in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately common; over 600 units produced, but model is no longer in production.

Record Flights

Used by various operators on high-frequency European regional routes and challenging airports like London City.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s are known for a few landing gear incidents with other airlines but none specifically tied to this airframe/operator; generally regarded as safe.

Future Outlook

Many Q400s are still in active service, with some being retired or converted for cargo as regional jets take over routes.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 kilometers per hour

Speed

up to 90 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

Not applicable; turboprop power: 3,781 shp (2,820 kW) per engine

Thrust

Around 91 dBA EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards)

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