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QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with its iconic red kangaroo tail.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with its iconic red kangaroo tail.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-84P
ICAO Type DH8D
Model Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada (previously Bombardier)
Airline Qantaslink
Airline Code QLK / QF
Livery QantasLink
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust 3,781 shp (2,820 kW) per engine
Wingspan 28.4 m
Length 32.8 m
Height 8.3 m
MTOW 29,257 kg
Range 2,520 km
Capacity 76 passengers
Cruise Speed 667 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant), 77.5 dB on flyover tests

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR