QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOI) taxiing at an Australian airport, with Singapore Airlines aircraft in background.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (VH-QOI) taxiing at an Australian airport, with Singapore Airlines aircraft in background.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-QOI
ICAO Type DH8D
Model Dash 8 Q400
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada (now Bombardier)
Airline Qantaslink
Airline Code QLK / QF
Livery QantasLink standard livery (red tail)
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
Thrust 5,071 shp per engine (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan 28.42 m
Length 32.84 m
Height 8.34 m
MTOW 29,257 kg
Range 2,522 km
Capacity 74 passengers
Cruise Speed 667 km/h
Noise Rating Category 3 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant), ~77 dB on approach

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