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QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOE) taxiing at Sydney Airport, a reliable workhorse for regional Australian routes.
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QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOE) taxiing at Sydney Airport, a reliable workhorse for regional Australian routes.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QOE
ICAO Type
DH8D
Model
Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer
De Havilland Canada (Bombardier)
Airline
QantasLink
Livery
QantasLink standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust
No direct thrust rating; each engine produces approx. 5071 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
28.42 meters
Length
32.84 meters
Height
8.34 meters
MTOW
29,257 kilograms
Range
2,522 kilometers
Capacity
78 passengers (typical seating)
Cruise Speed
667 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Approx. 83 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant
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