Aircraft

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QBL) on the ramp, a workhorse of regional Australian skies.

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📝 Spotter's notes

QantasLink Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QBL) on the ramp, a workhorse of regional Australian skies.

âœˆī¸ Aircraft identity

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

🔧 Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust 3,781 shp (2,820 kW) per engine
Wingspan 28.4 meters
Length 32.8 meters
Height 8.3 meters
MTOW 29,257 kg
Range 2,522 km
Capacity 78 passengers
Cruise Speed 667 km/h
Noise Rating Approx. 83 dB Lmax at takeoff (meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards)

📍 Location

Airport Code BNE/YBBN
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport

📷 Camera

Device iPhone