De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOY) taxiing at sunset with Jetstar tail in the background.

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-QOY

Registration

Airline

QantasLink

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Golden Hour Glory, Skyline Symphony

3 badges 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

The Q400 is the largest and fastest variant of the Dash 8 series, renowned for regional operations with a unique noise suppression system.

Fleet Rarity

QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 Q400 fleets; globally, more than 600 have been built, so not rare.

Record Flights

Frequently used on Australian regional routes; no significant world record routes associated.

Safety & Events

Overall strong safety record but Dash 8 Q400 fleet experienced worldwide gear concerns with other operators in the late 2000s.

Future Outlook

Still in service globally as a mainstay of regional turboprop fleets.

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

5,071 shp (3,783 kW) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, low noise Q Series technology

Noise