A QantasLink De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 sits at the gate ready for its next regional journey across Australia.
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Spotter's notes
The Dash 8 Q400 is favored in Australia for its performance and ruggedness on shorter regional routes. QantasLink operates one of the largest Dash 8 fleets globally.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Airline
QantasLink
Airline Code
QLK / QF
Livery
QantasLink
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
3739 shp (2790 kW) each (turboprop power rating, not thrust)
Wingspan
28.4 m
Length
32.8 m
Height
8.3 m
MTOW
29,257 kg
Range
2,522 km
Capacity
78 passengers
Cruise Speed
667 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Stage 4, 77-85 dB (depending on phase of flight)
Camera
Device
iPhone