De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

An all-white De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 (VH-TQX) on the taxiway at a major airport, notable for its quiet operation and efficiency on regional flights.

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Aircraft

Airline

Unidentified (white, no markings visible)

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

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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

Popular regional turboprop introduced in the late 1990s, prized for quiet technology.

Fleet Rarity

Still widely operated, especially in regional airlines.

Record Flights

Operates many short regional flights, some routes up to 2,000 km.

Safety & Events

Generally has a good safety record with a few non-fatal incidents.

Future Outlook

New builds ongoing as of early 2020s, active in fleets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 meters

Wingspan

32.84 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 kilometers per hour

Speed

68-90 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.34 meters

Height

3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~75 EPNdB on takeoff)

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