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The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400, formerly marketed as the Bombardier Q400, is a twin-engine, medium-range turboprop airliner designed for regional aviation. First flown in 1998 and entering service in 2000, the aircraft was developed to provide jet-like speeds with the operational efficiency of a...
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Fast, efficient, high-capacity turboprop with strong regional economics; cabin noise, landing-gear incidents, and maintenance complexity temper praise.
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The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 is a regional turboprop airliner developed as a stretched variant of the Dash 8-100. The aircraft first flew in 1987 and entered service in 1989, offering seating for approximately 50 passengers. The Dash 8-300 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123B turbop...
Why this score
Balanced capacity, efficiency, and ruggedness earned solid operator respect; noise and displacement by larger variants limited long-term demand.
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The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner that first flew in 1983 and entered commercial service in 1984. Designed for short-haul routes, it can operate from runways as short as 3,000 feet, making it suitable for smaller regional airports. The aircraft was devel...
Why this score
Rugged, reliable short-haul aircraft with strong field performance; small cabin, noise, and slower speed limit passenger appeal.
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The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200, also marketed as the Q200, is a regional turboprop airliner introduced in the 1990s. It is an upgraded variant of the Dash 8-100, retaining the original shorter fuselage but equipped with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123D engines. The aircraft is designe...
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Improved performance and hot-weather capability enhanced the Dash 8 formula; limited sales and small cabin constrain significance.
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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 currently leads the Dash 8 results with a displayed score of 8.39/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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