QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QUN) taxiing at a major Australian airport with city skyline in the background.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QON) taxiing at a major Australian airport with city skyline in the background.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-QON
ICAO Type DH8D
Model Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier Aerospace)
Airline QantasLink
Livery QantasLink standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A (turboprop)
Thrust 5,071 shp (3,782 kW) per engine
Wingspan 28.4 m
Length 32.8 m
Height 8.3 m
MTOW 29,257 kg
Range 2,522 km
Capacity Up to 90 passengers
Cruise Speed 667 km/h
Noise Rating 78 dBA (within ICAO Chapter 4 limits)

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