Bombardier Dash 8-Q100 House Color 48 C-GGPJ; 1:400
The Bombardier Dash 8-Q100 (also known as the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q100) is one of the variants of the Dash-8, which was first introduced by Canadian aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada in 1984. Before De Havilland Canada was purchased by Boeing in 1988 and later by Bombardier in 1992. In 2019, De Havilland Canada was revived by Longview Aviation Capital.
Here are some interesting facts and specifications about the Bombardier Dash 8-Q100 aircraft:
Specifications:
Engines: powered by two 2,000 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 turbofan engines.
Maximum speed: 289 knots (535 km/h).
Landing speed (Vref): 135 knots.
Range: 1 125 nautical miles (2 084 kilometres).
Maximum operational altitude: 25 000 feet (7 620 metres)
History:
In 1984, the first variant of the Series 100 was launched, which could accommodate 37 to 40 passengers. It was originally equipped with two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW120 or PW120A engines with 1,800 horsepower each. The maximum takeoff weight was 15,000 kg.
In 1986, the DHC-8-102 was built with two PW120A or PW121 engines and an increased maximum takeoff weight of 15,650 kg.
In 1987, the DHC-8-103 was powered by two PW121 engines with a maximum takeoff weight of 15,650 kg or the option to modify to 15,950 kg.
In 1990, the DHC-8-102A was built with an improved interior by Heath Tecna.
In 1992, the DHC-8-106 was introduced with a maximum take-off weight of 16,450 kg.
Why House Color?:
House Color is a special aircraft paint that represents the manufacturer or owner.
In the case of aircraft, it is often the first paint they receive at the time of manufacture. It is a kind of "family" paint that symbolizes the origin and identity of the aircraft. In the case of the Bombardier Dash 8-Q100, the House Color 48 paint was used to promote the new model.
This aircraft was a significant step in the history of regional aviation and its technical characteristics and reliability made it a favourite among airlines around the world
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