De Havilland Canada Dash 8-315Q US Department of State N563AW
- Manufacturer:
- Bombardier
- Type / Model:
- Dash 8
- Version:
- 300
- Registration:
- N563AW
- Colour Scheme:
- US Department of State
- Location:
- Luqa, Malta
- Photographer:
- Knightsy
- Date Taken:
- 25/09/2025
- Image ID:
- #492961
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4025 x 2760
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Aircraft Data
The Dash 8 is a twin engine turboprop short range regional airliner. Developed in the 1970s in response to a demand for 30-40 seater commuter airliners. Since developed into a family of aircraft of increasing size and capability.
First stretch (By 11 feet, 3.43 m)of the basic design, intended to increase passengers to 50. Developed through variants with increasing power, latest version is the Q300 with noise suppression sytem. Figures based on the 300B
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1987 | 230 | 220 | 2 | 48 - 50 |
Power
Engine version is the PW123B that delivers 2500shp.
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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* Parts, such as turbines, gearboxes and compressors are interchangeable to give thrusts required.
Dimensions
| Length | 25.68 m. 84 ft. 3 in. |
| Wing Span | 27.43 m. 90 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 7.49 m. 24 ft. 7 in. |
| Empty Weight | 11730 kg. 25836 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 19522 kg. 43000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 531 kph 330 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 528 kph 328 mph |
| Ceiling | 7620 m. 25000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1793 968 nm km. |
| Max Range | 2334 1260 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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