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Air New Zealand ATR 72 turboprop in the modern black 'silver fern' livery taxiing at Christchurch Airport.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Air New Zealand De Haviiland turboprop in the modern black 'silver fern' livery taxiing at Christchurch Airport.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration ZK-NEC
ICAO Type DH8C
Model De Haviiland Dash 8-300
Manufacturer De Haviiland
Airline Air New Zealand
Airline Code ANZ / NZ
Livery Air New Zealand (black silver fern livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127
Thrust Not applicable (turboprop, shaft horsepower: ~2,475 shp per engine)
Wingspan 27.05 m
Length 27.17 m
Height 7.65 m
MTOW 23,000 kg
Range 1,528 km
Capacity 68-78 passengers
Cruise Speed 510 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant; 74-76 dB (typical approach noise level)

📍 Location

Airport Code CHC/NZCH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport

📷 Camera

Device iPhone 12 Pro