De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

30 Jun 2026 · © Medico :)

Air Canada Express Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (C-GGNF) taxiing at a major airport, with an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 in the background.

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De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

Aircraft

Airline

Jav-Avia

JAZ / QK

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier)

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Nice catch of the Dash 8 taxiing, but soft focus and the Alaska jet merging in background reduce clarity and impact.

Location

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

SEA/KSEA

47.4479, -122.3100

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 is a major modern regional turboprop, widely used for short-haul and feeder routes across the world. Known for its high speed and advanced noise suppression (the \'Q\' stands for \'Quiet\').

Fleet Rarity

Common regional turboprop, dozens in service with Air Canada Express and hundreds worldwide.

Record Flights

Used on many short regional routes, but also flown on some of the longer turboprop routes in Canada.

Safety & Events

The Q400 type has experienced landing gear-related incidents in the past, but none specific to this registration are widely reported.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively in regional airline fleets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 m

Wingspan

32.83 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.34 m

Height

Each engine rated at 5,071 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, around 76-80 dB on takeoff

Noise