De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400

11 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The Dash 8 Q400 is favored in Australia for its performance and ruggedness on shorter regional routes. QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 fleets globally.

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink

Airline

QantasLink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

One of the world’s best-selling regional turboprops; QantasLink operates a substantial Dash 8 Q400 fleet across Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Common in regional fleets, especially in Australia.

Record Flights

Used for challenging short runways and regional flights, occasionally used on longer domestic routes.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable with a good safety record; some Q400s globally have experienced landing gear anomalies.

Future Outlook

Still a mainstay of regional airline fleets but being gradually replaced by newer regional types in some markets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

3739 shp (2790 kW) each (turboprop power rating, not thrust)

Thrust

ICAO Stage 4, 77-85 dB (depending on phase of flight)

Noise

Registration number not visible; livery and model inferred from QantasLink branding and turboprop configuration.