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QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOS) seen taxiing at a major Australian airport with the city skyline in the background. This high-speed turboprop is a regional workhorse.
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QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOS) seen taxiing at a major Australian airport with the city skyline in the background. This high-speed turboprop is a regional workhorse.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QOS
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada (Bombardier)
Airline
Qantaslink
Airline Code
QLK / QF
Livery
QantasLink standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
PW150A turboprop, 3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) each
Wingspan
28.42 m
Length
32.84 m
Height
8.34 m
MTOW
29,257 kg
Range
2,522 km
Capacity
78 passengers
Cruise Speed
667 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~77-85 dB approach noise)
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II