De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier Aerospace) Dash 8 Q400

22 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QAO) cruising on a cloudy day, showcasing the airline's vital regional link services in Australia.

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De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier, produced as Dash 8 Q400) Dash 8 Q400

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

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier/DHC) Dash 8 Q400

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier Aerospace) Dash 8 Q400

Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-QAO

Registration

Airline

National Jet Systems

QJE / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier Aerospace)

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

Most successful member of Dash 8 family; renowned for regional connectivity, especially in Australia and Canada.

Fleet Rarity

Common regional airliner; over 600 units built; not rare.

Record Flights

Common on regional legs up to 1,800 km; serves isolated towns in Australian outback.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record, some worldwide landing gear incidents reported in 2000s. QantasLink is a major user in Australia.

Future Outlook

Still active; actively used and in production until recently.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

70-78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

Not applicable (turboprop)

Thrust

74-78 dB (Stage IV ICAO)

Noise