Bombardier (de Havilland Canada)
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
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Field marks
- High wing, T-tail, and visible spinning propellers rule out every regional jet at a glance — the props vs. jets split is the first thing to check
- Distinctly longer and thinner fuselage than an ATR of similar role — the body looks pulled out compared to the ATR's boxier tube
- Large 6-blade Dowty propellers (4.11 m diameter) look noticeably bigger and spin faster than an ATR's props, giving it a quicker, more purposeful look on approach
- Cruises faster than any ATR variant, which shows in a more swept-back stance even though the wing itself is unswept
Specs
- Length
- 32.83 m
- Wingspan
- 28.42 m
- Engines
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A
- Typical seats
- 68–90
Variant notes
- The largest and fastest member of the Dash 8 family — earlier -100/-200/-300 variants are smaller and mostly retired from mainline service
- De Havilland Canada now owns the Q400 program after Bombardier sold off its Dash 8 line in 2019
- Horizon Air, PAL, and many European and Asian regional carriers keep large active fleets