Aircraft / de Havilland DHC-8

Apr 27, 2024
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Bombardier DHC-8-Q400 in ROSSair livery, shown in side view.

The de Havilland DHC-8, also known as the Bombardier DHC-8 or simply as the Dash-8, is a twin-engine turboprop-powered regional airliner developed by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, which was originally headquartered in Downsview, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Another Canadian company, Montreal-based Bombardier Aviation, took over development and production of the Dash-8 aircraft series between 1992 and 2019. De Havilland Canada later resumed ownership of the Dash-8 series in 2019, and the company’s head office was moved to Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in 2022.

Since its entry into service in 1984, the Dash-8 has been produced in four major variants.

  • DHC-8 Series 100: The initial 37-39 passenger was introduced in 1984 with the arrival of the DHC-8-100. The -100 series was produced 1983-2005.

  • DHC-8 Series 200: Entered service in April 1995. The -200 retained the original -100 airframe and its 37-39 passenger capacity, but added improved engines. The -200 base model was superseded by the ANVS (Active Noise and Vibration Suppression) enabled DHC-8-Q200 in 1996. Production of the -200 series ended in 2009.

  • DHC-8 Series 300: This 50-56 passenger variant was the first of two stretched versions of the Dash 8. The base -300 variant started production in 1989; the quieter ANVS-equipped DHC-8-Q300 began rolling off the line in 1998. Production of the Series 300 type ended in 2009.

  • DHC-8 Series 400: The final variant of the type with an even longer airframe, the Series 400 is the only variant of the Dash-8 that is still in production. It carries 68-90 passengers. Production of the original -400 series began in 1999 but was replaced by the ANVS-equipped DHC-8-Q400 in 2000. The Q400 is also available as a Quick Change Combi (QCC) aircraft capable of carrying 50 passengers plus freight.

Reference: Wikipedia.

Stats

Stats displayed are for the de Havilland DHC-8-Q400 two-engine turboprop aircraft, which remains in production.

  • Name: de Havilland DHC-8-Q400

  • Origin: Awaiting restart of production.

    • [future] De Havilland Field-CZDH, Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada

    • [former] Downsview Airport-CYZD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Role: Twin Engine Regional Airliner

  • First Introduction: February 2000

  • Status: In Production; In Service

  • Cockpit Crew: Two

  • Seating: 68-90

  • Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150

  • Cruise Speed: 300-360 knots (556-667 km/h; 350-410 mph)

  • Range: 1100 nmi (2040 km; 1300 mi)