--- title: Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 slug: bombardier-dash-8-q400-45617 url: /detay/bombardier-dash-8-q400-45617 type: article language: English entity: primary: Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 type: article disambiguation: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400: Fast turboprop airliner. High speed, short/medium haul flights. categories: - name: Aviation And Space slug: havacilik-ve-uzay url: /kategori/havacilik-ve-uzay - name: Vehicles And Transportation Technologies slug: tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri url: /kategori/tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri - name: Defense Industry Technologies slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri tags: - Regional Airliner - Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A - Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 - Noise Reduction - turboprop author: Arif Zahid Yüksel created_at: 2025-05-31T20:26:23.317582+03:00 updated_at: 2025-06-02T09:51:05.696620+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/31/3AgX9937pdsUanIvYWO3MM2R6L4vhNg2.png --- # Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 ![resim_2025-05-31_204433006.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/31/UnuD8nnNCkzrnRz7tCLJOw3X8nHpugJs.png) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Aircraft Type(s) | Twin-engine turboprop regional airliner | | Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) | 29.260 kg | | Capacity | 68 – 90 passengers (depending on configuration) Crew: 2 pilots + 2 cabin crew (typical) | | Engine Type | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop (approx. 5,071 shp each) | | Total Production Quantity | Approximately 600+ (for the Dash 8 Q400 model) | | Production Year Range | 1998 – present (by De Havilland Canada) | | Introduction to Service | 2000 (with SAS Commuter) | | First Flight(s)(Text) | January 31,1998 | | Manufacturer(s) | Bombardier Aerospace (Canada) (As of 2020,production is handled by De Havilland Canada) | ## Article Content The [Bombardier Dash-8 Q400](/en/detay/bombardier-dash-8-q400-be98e/llms.txt) (Q400) is a high-speed [turboprop](/en/detay/turbojet-engine-9050c/llms.txt) regional airliner developed by the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. As the largest and fastest model in the Dash-8 series, the Q400 is known for its advanced noise reduction system, indicated by the "Q" in its designation. It is designed for short to medium-haul regional flights. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2026/02/11/bombardier-dash-8-q400-45617-aircraft-2000759_1280.jpg) *Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 (Robert\_LA)* ### **Purpose of Development and History** The **Q400** was developed in the **late 1990s**, following the success of previous models in the Dash-8 series. Its primary goal was to offer a solution that brought the **low operating costs of turboprop aircraft closer to the speed of jet aircraft**. The airplane was designed to provide **higher capacity and speed** to meet the increasing passenger demand within regional airline networks. It performed its **first flight in 1998** and entered **commercial service in 2000**. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdG21XEVtXY) *Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 (Youtube)* ### **Design and Technical Specifications** The **Bombardier Dash-8 Q400** has specific technical specifications and design elements: - **Engines:** The aircraft is powered by two **Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines**. These engines are designed to provide high performance and efficiency. - **Propellers:** It uses large, **six-bladed Dowty R408 propellers**. - **Passenger Capacity:** It typically has a passenger capacity of **70 to 90 passengers**. - **Speed:** Its maximum cruising speed is approximately **667 km/s (360 knots)**, which makes it faster than other turboprop aircraft and allows it to perform close to jet speeds. - **Range:** Its range is approximately **2,000 km (1,090 nautical miles)**, making it suitable for use on short and medium-haul routes. - **Dimensions:** It is approximately **32.8 meters long**, has a **28.4-meter wingspan**, and is **8.4 meters high**. - **Noise Reduction:** The "Q" in its designation refers to the **Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system**. This system aims to reduce cabin noise levels to enhance passenger comfort. - **Avionics:** It features a modern **glass cockpit** and **digital flight control systems**. ### **Operators and Areas of Use** The **Dash-8 Q400** is used by many regional and national airlines worldwide. Significant operators include companies such as **Austrian Airlines**. The aircraft is widely preferred, especially on **high-frequency, short and medium-haul routes**, as well as for intercity and regional connecting flights. Its turboprop design allows it to operate on **shorter runways**, facilitating access to regional airports. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Aerotime. "Dash-8 Q400." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.aerotime.aero/tag/dash-8-q400.Airport Technology. "De Havilland Canada Dash 8." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/dash8/.Austrian Airlines. "Bombardier Q400." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.austrian.com/xx/en/bombardier-q400.Capavia Charter. "Bombardier Dash 8 Q400." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://charter.capavia.com.tr/en/bombardier-dash-8-q400/.Epic Flight Academy. "Bombardier DCH-8-400." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://epicflightacademy.com/bombardier-dch-8-400/.GlobalAir.com. "Bombardier DHC-8-400 Q400 Specifications." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/specifications?specid=1151.Pixabay. "Plane, Passenger, Machine." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://pixabay.com/photos/plane-passenger-machine-travel-plane-2000759/.Skybrary. "Aircraft: DH8D." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://skybrary.aero/aircraft/dh8d.YouTube. "Engine Start-up! Turboprop Engine • INCREDIBLE SOUND! Dash 8-Q400 • PW150A." Accessed: May 31, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdG21XEVtXY. ## Related Articles - [Yakovlev Yak-11](//detay/yakovlev-yak-11-4971c/llms.txt) - [Sukhoi Su-34](//detay/sukhoi-su-34-4082b/llms.txt) - [Bombardier CRJ 900](//detay/bombardier-crj-900-6e803/llms.txt)