What aircraft is dh8d?

The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is a series of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. DHC was later bought by Boeing in 1988, then by Bombardier in 1992; then by Longview Aviation Capital in 2019, reviving the De Havilland Canada brand.

What kind of plane is a Dash 8?

turboprop regional transport passenger aircraft
The De Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada 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.

What is a DH8D?

DH8D. Short range commuter airliner. In service since 1999. Further stretched and higher performance member of the Dash 8 series, with new quieter engines and computer controlled noise and vibration suppression system.

How many Dash 8 series aircraft are in service?

A total of 143 Dash 8 Series 100 aircraft were in airline service with 35 operators as of July 2018. A total of 42 Dash 8 Series 200 aircraft were in commercial service with 16 operators as of July 2018.

When did the Dash 8 engine come out?

Originally designated the PT7A-2R engine, it later became the PW120. When the Dash 8 rolled out on April 19, 1983, more than 3,800 hours of testing had been accumulated over two years on five PW100 series test engines. The Dash 8 first flight was on June 20, 1983. Certification of the PW120 followed on December 16, 1983.

What does Dash 8 stand for?

“Dash 8” redirects here. For the train locomotive line, see GE Dash 8 Series. The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is a series of turboprop -powered regional airliners, introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984.

Is the Dash8 still in production?

The classic versions which include the Dash8 -100, -200 and -300 have now ceased production while Bombardier concentrates development on the 400 or Q400 as it is more commonly known. The 100 and 200 were of equal length with a much shorter fuselage than the later models.