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QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 (VH-Q4A) taxis at Sydney Airport on a clear day, classic red roo tail in view.
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QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 (VH-84A) taxis at Sydney Airport on a clear day, classic red roo tail in view.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-84A
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada (now De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited) / formerly Bombardier
Airline
Qantaslink
Airline Code
QLK / QF
Livery
QantasLink (standard livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
5,071 shp (shaft horsepower) each
Wingspan
28.42 meters
Length
32.84 meters
Height
8.34 meters
MTOW
29,257 kg
Range
2,040 km
Capacity
78 passengers (maximum typical, varies by configuration)
Cruise Speed
667 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Noise Chapter 4 compliant (~77-84 dB on approach, varies)
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR