Dash 8 Q400
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Dash 8 Q400 is a regional turboprop airliner built by De Havilland Canada in Canada. It first flew in 1998 and entered service in 2000. A fast turboprop that closes most of the speed gap with jets on short routes.
Photo: De Havilland Canada Dash 8 on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed667 km/h (414 mph)
- Range2,040 km (1,268 miles)
- First flight1998
- Wingspan28.4 m (93 ft)
Dash 8 Q400 specs
| Top speed | 667 km/h (414 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 667 km/h (414 mph) |
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| Range | 2,040 km (1,268 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 8,230 m (27,001 ft) |
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| Length | 32.8 m (108 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 28.4 m (93 ft) |
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| Height | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 29 t (64,595 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 68 to 90 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × PW150 turboprop |
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| First flight | 1998 |
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| Entered service | 2000 |
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| Built by | De Havilland Canada (Canada) |
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Dash 8 Q400 facts
- One of the fastest turboprop airliners, cruising at about 667 km/h.
- The Q stands for quiet: the cabin uses active noise cancellation.
Quick quiz
When did the Dash 8 Q400 first fly?
In 1998.
Who built the Dash 8 Q400?
De Havilland Canada, in Canada.
How fast can the Dash 8 Q400 fly?
Its top speed is 667 km/h (414 mph).
How far can the Dash 8 Q400 fly?
About 2,040 km (1,268 miles).
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