How to spot it
T-tail, high wing and long engine nacelles that swallow the main wheels on a twin turboprop.
Often confused with
ATR 72
The Q400 has a long, slender nose and its main gear folds into the engine nacelles; the ATR's gear retracts into pods on the fuselage.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 vs ATR 72: side by sideDid you know
The Dash 8-400 is one of the fastest turboprop airliners, cruising at over 600 km/h.
Details
| Maker | De Havilland Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional aircraft |
| ICAO code | DH8D |
| First flight | 1998 |
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