De Havilland Canada (Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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21 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 VH-84F taxiing at Sydney Airport in bright daylight.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

Dash 8 Q400 DH8D

QantasLink standard livery

VH-84F

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (Bombardier)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

Badge earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Q400 is the largest and fastest variant of the Dash 8 series and known for its efficiency on regional routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common regional airliner in Australia; QantasLink operates one of the largest Q400 fleets.

Record Flights

Used for high-frequency regional and short-haul flights in Australia.

Safety & Events

Dash 8 Q400s have had notable landing gear issues in some fleets, but none specific to VH-QOF.

Future Outlook

Still in regular service with QantasLink as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.34 m

Height

3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

Approx 77 dB (Stage 4 ICAO)

Noise