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 the Canadian company De Havilland Canada. It was created for regional airlines and can carry up to 39 passengers.

The DHC-8-100 Dash 8/8Q was released in 1983 and has a length of 22.25 meters and a wingspan of 25.91 meters. It is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 turboprop engines, which provide a speed of up to 509 km/h and a range of up to 1,667 km.

The aircraft has two versions: DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-8Q. The DHC-8-8Q has improved avionics and more efficient engines, allowing it to fly longer distances.

The DHC-8-100 Dash 8/8Q is widely used in regional airlines around the world, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is also used as a cargo aircraft and for special missions such as border patrol and firefighting.

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

- Length: 22.25 m

- Wingspan: 25.91 m

- Height: 7.49 m

- Cabin dimensions: 3.73 m x 2.13 m x 1.85 m

- Maximum speed: 667 km/h

- Range: 1,389 km

- Empty weight: 12,474 kg

- Maximum takeoff weight: 22,680 kg

- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120A

- Number of passengers: up to 39 people.

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in most commercial aircraft, the safest seats in the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8/8Q are the rows at the front and back of the cabin. This is because in the event of a landing or takeoff emergency, these seats are closer to the exits and allow for a faster and safer evacuation from the aircraft.

In addition, experts recommend choosing window seats as they provide better visibility and allow for better spatial orientation in case of an emergency.

It is also advisable to avoid seats near the wings and engines as they may be noisier and vibrations may be more noticeable.

Finally, it is worth considering that seats in the first rows may have limited legroom as they usually have foldable tables and are occupied by the crew.