De Havilland Dash 8-400
The world’s most advanced turboprop, quieter inside and out.
About
A community-compatible aircraft. The Dash 8-400 was the first turboprop and first regional aircraft in the world to meet the industry’s most stringent ICAO Chapter 14 noise emission standards.
“The Dash 8-400 aircraft’s advanced design positions it well ahead of current regional jets and turboprops in delivering low community noise during take-off and landing.”
Aircraft specifications
The Dash 8-400 is a single-aisle turboprop aircraft built by De Havilland Canada.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited |
| Number of aircraft in fleet | 29 |
| Length | 32.8 m (107 ft 9 in) |
| Wing span | 28.4 m (93 ft 3 in) |
| Tail height | 8.4 m (27 ft 5 in) |
| Max cruise speed | 360 kts (667 km/h) |
| Cruise altitude | 7,620 m (25,000 ft) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 29,574 kg (65,200 lb) |
| Range | 2,040 km / 1,102 nm |
Passengers enjoy a fresh, clean and modern cabin experience with large windows that maximize natural light and excellent air quality. Air is HEPA-filtered and refreshed every four minutes. All aircraft feature the TiSeat E2 from Expliseat, the world’s lightest aircraft seat.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Cabin configuration | 2 by 2 |
| Seating capacity | 78 Seats |
| Number of rows | 20 |
| Bulkhead rows | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Exit rows | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Overwing rows | 11-15 |
| Seat width | 43 cm (17 in) |
| Lavatories | 1 (at front) |
| Child seat fit guide |
43 cm (17in) width (from armrest to armrest)
38 cm (15 in) depth (from seat back to front) |
| Underseat dimensions (depth x width x height) | 37 x 70 x 28 cm (14.6 x 27.7 x 11 in) |
| Standard seat pitch |
76 cm (30 in) |
| Seat recline | 76 cm (30 in) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Power ports | None |
| In-flight entertainment | None |
This aircraft has 6 PorterReserve, and 72 PorterClassic seats.
For more information about various types of assistance we offer to passengers with specific travel needs, visit our Disability Assistance pages.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Seats without movable armrest | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Wheelchair accessible lavatory | No |
| Onboard wheelchair | Yes, upon request |
| Maximum cargo door width | 124 cm (49 in) |
| Maximum cargo door height | 150 cm (59 in) |
| Assistive device specifications | Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold: 86 cm (34 in) height x 114 cm (45 in) width |
| Item max distributed weight | 488 kgs/sqm 100 lb/sq ft |
Aircraft overview
The Dash 8-400 is a single-aisle turboprop aircraft built by De Havilland Canada.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited |
| Number of aircraft in fleet | 29 |
| Length | 32.8 m (107 ft 9 in) |
| Wing span | 28.4 m (93 ft 3 in) |
| Tail height | 8.4 m (27 ft 5 in) |
| Max cruise speed | 360 kts (667 km/h) |
| Cruise altitude | 7,620 m (25,000 ft) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 29,574 kg (65,200 lb) |
Cabin interior
Passengers enjoy a fresh, clean and modern cabin experience with large windows that maximize natural light and excellent air quality. Air is HEPA-filtered and refreshed every four minutes. All aircraft feature the TiSeat E2 from Expliseat, the world’s lightest aircraft seat.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Cabin configuration | 2 by 2 |
| Seating capacity | 78 Seats |
| Number of rows | 20 |
| Bulkhead rows | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Exit rows | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Overwing rows | 11-15 |
| Seat width | 43 cm (17 in) |
| Lavatories | 1 (at front) |
| Child seat fit guide |
43 cm (17in) width (from armrest to armrest)
38 cm (15 in) depth (from seat back to front) |
| Underseat dimensions (depth x width x height) | 37 x 70 x 28 cm (14.6 x 27.7 x 11 in) |
| Standard seat pitch |
76 cm (30 in) |
| Seat recline |
76 cm (30 in) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Power ports | None |
| In-flight entertainment | None |
Seat map
This aircraft has 6 PorterReserve, and 72 PorterClassic seats.
Accessibility
For more information about various types of assistance we offer to passengers with specific travel needs, visit our Disability Assistance pages.
| Features | Dash 8-400 |
|---|---|
| Seats without movable armrest | 1A, 1B, 2C, 2D |
| Wheelchair accessible lavatory | No |
| Onboard wheelchair | Yes, upon request |
| Maximum cargo door width | 124 cm (49 in) |
| Maximum cargo door height | 150 cm (59 in) |
| Assistive device specifications | Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold: 86 cm (34 in) height x 114 cm (45 in) width |
| Item max distributed weight | 488 kgs/sqm 100 lb/sq ft |
Sustainability profile
De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8-400 is an environmentally sound choice.
To start, it has the lowest CO2 emissions per passenger of any regional aircraft.
Airlines operating the Dash 8-400 produce 35% lower CO2 emissions versus regional jets and 50% lower CO2 emissions versus narrow body jets.
The Dash 8-400 is also acoustically engineered to minimize the effects of noise on human health.
Not only is it quiet inside, the aircraft’s external noise footprint is about half that of a jet aircraft during take-off.
50%
Smaller external noise footprint during takeoff compared to that of a jet.
35%
Lower CO2 emission versus regional jets and 50% lower CO2 emission versus narrow body jets.
Passenger comfort
Passenger comfort
These modern aircraft feature quiet cabins thanks to the revolutionary Active Noise and Vibration Suppression system. This technology significantly reduces interior noise and cabin vibration, making the flight as comfortable as possible.
We are committed to providing world-class service to every passenger. Accessibility and accommodation information is available here. Please contact us to ensure we can provide you with an enjoyable, quality travel experience again and again.
Engine
Engine
| Manufacture | Pratt & Whitney CANADA |
|---|---|
| Model | 150A turboprop |
This aircraft features the Pratt & Whitney PW150A engine, the most advanced turboprop engine currently in service, producing nearly twice the take-off power of older turboprop engines, with significantly improved fuel-efficiency.
