COMMON
DH8D
De Havilland Dash 8-400
The Dash 8
“Turboprop pride. Propellers aren't dead.”
De Havilland Canada · commercial
Length
107 ft 9 in
Wingspan
93 ft 3 in
Max speed
338 kts
Range
1,100 nmi
Ceiling
27,000 ft
Engines
2x PW150A turboprop
Crew
2
Max passengers
90
Typical config
78 (1-class)
Built
601
The Q400 Dash 8 is faster than you'd think and more fuel-efficient than any jet on short routes. Those spinning props might look old-school, but this aircraft is the smart money for routes under 400 miles.
Fun fact
The 'Q' in Q400 stands for 'Quiet' — active noise and vibration suppression makes it surprisingly smooth for a turboprop.
How to spot one
T-tail turboprop. Much larger than ATR. High wing. Landing gear in sponsons on fuselage.
Crews call it
The Dash
Sounds like
Distinctive turboprop buzz — PW150A props create a rhythmic humming that passengers either love or hate
One might be overhead right now.
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