De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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10 Apr 2026 · © Isaac

DH8D at gate pushing back

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Perfect timing!

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De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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

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

Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

WestJet Encore (standard livery)

C-GQEN

Registration

Airline

Westjet Encore

WEN / WR

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge earned

Insights

Aviation History

The Q400 is the most advanced and fastest member of the Dash 8 regional turboprop family and widely used on short-haul and regional routes in North America and worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; forms the backbone of WestJet Encore\'s fleet.

Record Flights

Used on many high-frequency regional routes in Canada and the US; this type is a mainstay for WestJet Encore.

Safety & Events

The Q400 had early landing gear issues with a previous operator but is generally seen as safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still active; many airframes flying in Canada as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

5,071 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3/ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (Quiet Series Q400: ~86 dBA approach)

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