De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q

Aircraft Information De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q is a turboprop passenger aircraft developed and manufactured by Canadian company De Havilland Canada. It was designed for regional airlines and can carry up to 37 passengers.

The DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q was introduced in 1983 and was the first aircraft in the Dash 8 family. It is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 turboprop engines, which provide a speed of up to 507 km/h and a range of up to 1,667 km.

The aircraft has a length of 22.25 meters, a height of 7.49 meters, and a wingspan of 25.91 meters. The cabin interior is equipped with modern comfort and safety systems, including an automatic flight control system and an anti-icing system.

The DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q has been operated by many airlines worldwide, including Air Canada Jazz, Horizon Air, US Airways Express, and others. It has now been replaced by newer models such as the Dash 8 Q400 and Q300.

Technical information about the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q

- Length: 22.25 m

- Speed: 509 km/h

- Engine: two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120A turboprop engines

- Size: height 7.49 m, width 25.91 m

- Wingspan: 25.91 m

- Range: 1,389 km

- Weight: 12,900 kg (maximum takeoff weight)

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any airplane, the safest seats are located in the rear of the aircraft, closer to the exit. In the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q, these seats are in the last rows, for example, seats 17-19. They are closer to the exit, which facilitates evacuation in case of an emergency.

In addition, window seats are considered safer as they are farther from the center of the aircraft and can provide more space for survival in the event of an accident.

As for comfort, each passenger has their own preferences. Some prefer window seats to have the opportunity to enjoy the views during the flight, while others prefer aisle seats to have easy access to the restroom and not disturb neighbors when getting up from their seat.

In the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q, exit seats can also be more spacious as they are closer to the aircraft wall and may have more legroom.

In general, the choice of seat depends on the passenger's individual preferences and their needs for safety and comfort.