De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300
Dash 8 family · First flight 1987 · Out of production
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 is a De Havilland Canada commercial airliner that entered service in 1989, typically seating 50 to 56 passengers. It cruises at 333 mph (287 kn, 532 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pw123 turboprops, with a published range of 924 nautical miles (1,711 km). Today it is flown by carriers including QantasLink, Air New Zealand Link, WestJet Encore.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1987
- Entered service
- 1989
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2009
- Typical capacity
- 50 to 56
- Range
- 924 nautical miles (1,711 km)
- Cruise speed
- 333 mph (287 kn, 532 km/h)
- Length
- 25.68 m (84 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan
- 27.43 m (90 ft 0 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123 turboprops
Airlines that fly the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300
- QantasLink
- Air New Zealand Link
- WestJet Encore
- Tyrolean Airways
- Augsburg Airways
- Widerøe
Frequently asked about the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300
When did the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 enter service?
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 first flew in 1987 and entered commercial service in 1989.
What is the range of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300?
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 has a published range of 924 nautical miles (1,711 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123 turboprops.
How many passengers does the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 carry?
Typical seating is 50 to 56 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 8-300 still in production?
Production ended in 2009. Out of production. Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300?
Major operators include QantasLink, Air New Zealand Link, WestJet Encore, among others.
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