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An all-white De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 (VH-TQX) on the taxiway at a major airport, notable for its quiet operation and efficiency on regional flights.
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An all-white De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 (VH-TQX) on the taxiway at a major airport, notable for its quiet operation and efficiency on regional flights.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-TQX
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8-Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada
Airline
Unidentified (white, no markings visible)
Livery
All-white/no titles
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
3,781 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine
Wingspan
28.42 meters
Length
32.84 meters
Height
8.34 meters
MTOW
29,257 kilograms
Range
2,522 kilometers
Capacity
68-90 passengers
Cruise Speed
667 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~75 EPNdB on takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR