Is the Dash 8 a safe plane?

Accidents and incidents. The DHC-8 has been involved in 80 aviation accidents and incidents including 31 hull losses. Those resulted in 180 fatalities.

Is the Dash 8 a turboprop?

The Dash 8-400 aircraft is the only turboprop that is fully compliant with FAA/EASA passenger weight at any extra capacity configuration.

How high do turboprop planes fly?

25,000-30,000 feet
Turboprops typically have an altitude ceiling of 25,000-30,000 feet. If you run into turbulence or inclement weather conditions at this altitude, a turboprop won’t be able to avoid them by climbing to a higher altitude like a jet can.

Are turboprops or turbofans better?

Compared to turbofans, turboprops are most efficient at flight speeds below 725 km/h (450 mph; 390 knots) because the jet velocity of the propeller (and exhaust) is relatively low. Modern turboprop airliners operate at nearly the same speed as small regional jet airliners but burn two-thirds of the fuel per passenger.

Is a turboprop a jet engine?

The main difference between a turboprop and a jet is that a turboprop is a jet engine turning a propeller. Turboprops are a hybrid of jet engines and the more traditional piston engine propeller that you see on smaller, lightweight airplanes.

What kind of engine does a de Havilland DHC-8 have?

The DHC-8 is a development of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 (Dash 7). The current production model is the Bombardier Q400 NextGen. The DHC-8 (Dash 8) Series 100 was the first production version for 39 passengers, powered by PW120A or PW121 engines with 1491 kW (2000 shp). The DHC-8 (Dash 8) Series 200,…

What kind of airplane is the de Havilland Canada Dash 8?

The de Havilland Canada DHC-8 (Dash 8) is a family of regional airliner produced by the Canadian manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., today Bombardier Aerospace. The DHC-8 is a development of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 (Dash 7). The current production model is the Bombardier Q400 NextGen.

Which is faster de Havilland Dash 8-400 or de Havilland turboprop?

Flying 30% faster and 40% farther than conventional turboprops, the Dash 8-400 aircraft allows our customers to add more flights to their schedule. Outfitted with 2 passenger cabin doors as well as dedicated catering and cargo doors, it delivers faster turnaround times for even greater productivity.

What kind of aircraft is the DHC 8 Dash 8?

C-GGPJ, the 4th DHC-8 Dash 8 (Series 102) at Farnborough. The DHC 8 or ‘Dash 8’ is a twin turboprop regional transport passenger aircraft which places its design concept on high performance and low operating costs.