De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)
Dash 8 family · First flight 1998 · Out of production (program transferred to De Havilland Canada; production paused)
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) is a De Havilland Canada commercial airliner that entered service in 2000, typically seating 74 to 90 passengers. It cruises at 360 knots (414 mph, 667 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pw150a turboprops, with a published range of 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km). Today it is flown by carriers including WestJet Encore, Porter Airlines, Nok Air.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1998
- Entered service
- 2000
- Status
- Out of production (program transferred to De Havilland Canada; production paused)
- Typical capacity
- 74 to 90
- Range
- 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km)
- Cruise speed
- 360 knots (414 mph, 667 km/h)
- Length
- 32.84 m (107 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan
- 28.42 m (93 ft 3 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprops
Airlines that fly the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)
- WestJet Encore
- Porter Airlines
- Nok Air
- Air New Zealand (retired 2021)
- Ethiopian Airlines
Frequently asked about the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)
When did the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) enter service?
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) first flew in 1998 and entered commercial service in 2000.
What is the range of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)?
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) has a published range of 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprops.
How many passengers does the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) carry?
Typical seating is 74 to 90 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) still in production?
Status: Out of production (program transferred to De Havilland Canada; production paused).
Which airlines operate the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)?
Major operators include WestJet Encore, Porter Airlines, Nok Air, among others.
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