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De Havilland Canada aircraft
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. It typically seats 74 to 90 passengers and has a published range of 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km). Exact current operators are not yet documented in FlightQ's fleet directory.
Specifications and current fleet records checked August 2026.
- Typical seats
- 74 to 90
- Range
- 1,100 nautical miles (2,040 km)
- Entered service
- 2000
- Cruise
- 360 knots (414 mph, 667 km/h)
Powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprops.
Aircraft data
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
Current operators
Airlines flying the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)
FlightQ does not yet have a positive current-fleet match for this exact aircraft type. The broader family reference below is kept separate so it is not mistaken for a current De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400) operator list.
Family-wide De Havilland Dash 8 operators (64)
Family-wide data as of 2026-06; not exact-variant confirmation.
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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).
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