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A QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-LQH) rotates from Sydney Airport, showing off the iconic red tail and Qantas kangaroo.
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A QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-LQM) rotates from Sydney Airport, showing off the iconic red tail and Qantas kangaroo.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-LQM
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)
Airline
Qantaslink
Airline Code
QLK / QF
Livery
QantasLink standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
Not applicable (turboprop, ~3,781 kW / 5,071 shp each)
Wingspan
28.4 meters
Length
32.8 meters
Height
8.3 meters
MTOW
29,257 kilograms
Range
2,522 kilometers
Capacity
78 passengers
Cruise Speed
667 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Complies with ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards, ~76–80 dB 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
XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II