De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300
A mid-size member of the Dash 8 family, the De Havilland Canada Q300 is a twin-engine turboprop seating about 50 passengers, up to 56. Two Pratt & Whitney PW123 engines give a cruise of 528 km/h and a range near 1,558 km. First flown in 1987, the aircraft is 25.7 metres long with a maximum takeoff weight of 19,505 kg. Its 'Q' designation marks the active noise and vibration suppression system fitted to the type, which significantly reduced cabin noise, a longstanding drawback of turboprop travel. The Q300 served short regional and commuter routes where its size and low operating cost suited low-density markets.
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Dimensions
- Length
- 25.68 m
- Wingspan
- 27.43 m
- Height
- 7.49 m
- Cabin Width
- 2.51 m
Performance
- Range
- 1,558 km
- Cruise Speed
- 528 km/h
- Max Speed
- 528 km/h
- Service Ceiling
- 7,620 m
- Category
- short-haul
Capacity
- Typical Seats
- 50
- Max Seats
- 56
- Cargo Volume
- 9.40 m³
- Size
- regional
Engines
- Count
- 2
- Type
- Turboprop
- Model
- Pratt & Whitney PW123
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Family Variants
About De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300
Mid-size Dash 8 variant with 50-seat capacity. The Q300 ('Q' for Quiet) featured active noise and vibration suppression that significantly reduced cabin noise for turboprop passengers.