De Havilland Canada/Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

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25 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOP) on the taxiway at Sydney Airport with the city skyline behind.

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De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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

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

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

Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink (Qantas regional brand) standard livery

VH-QOP

Registration

Airline

QantasLink

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada/Bombardier

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Skyline Symphony

2 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 Dash 8 Q400 is a highly successful regional turboprop known for short-haul reliability and quiet operation due to its active noise and vibration suppression system.

Fleet Rarity

QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 Q400 fleets. Globally, Q400 production numbers are over 600, so not rare.

Record Flights

Operates some of the world’s busiest short-haul regional commuter routes, especially in Australia and Canada.

Safety & Events

Generally has a robust safety record, but some incidents related to landing gear in earlier models.

Future Outlook

Still flying, core of many regional airline fleets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

Fastest prop speed 4.5 tons per engine (not typically quoted in jet thrust terms)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (74-78 dB approach noise)

Noise