De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400

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15 May 2026 · © Cameron P

QLK1426 taxing after landing on Runway 16R at YSSY (Kingsford Smith International Airport) 15/05/26

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

Unmarked/white

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

Canon EOS R50 RF800mm F11 IS STM

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Great frontal view with sharp prop details; foreground pole and heat haze reduce overall impact.

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

A widely-used regional turboprop, notable for its speed and fuel efficiency over short-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common type with over 600 produced; not rare in regional airline fleets.

Record Flights

Often used for short regional flights, no major long-haul records; used on some of the busiest and shortest scheduled routes in Australia, Canada, and Europe.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, but known for several gear-related incidents and a few high-profile non-fatal mechanical issues.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service, though out of production as of 2021; likely to remain flying for years, especially in regional and remote areas.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,052 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.4 m

Height

3,781 shp (2,820 kW) each

Thrust

76.5 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise