Bombardier Q200

The regional turboprop built for short-haul efficiency.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: DH8B 1995–2009 Active $12 million (2000)

The Bombardier Q200 is a member of the Dash 8 family designed for short regional routes. Entering service in the 1990s, it emphasized fuel efficiency and low operating cost. The aircraft serves smaller airports with limited runway length.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW123C/D
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 2,150 shp · 1,603 kW
Avionics
Honeywell SPZ-8000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
40 economy · 37 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
8 ft 3 in  ·  2.52 m
Cabin height
6 ft 5 in  ·  1.95 m
Cabin length
30 ft 1 in  ·  9.16 m
Exterior length
73 ft 0 in  ·  22.25 m
Tail height
24 ft 7 in  ·  7.49 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.69 m
Wing span
84 ft 11 in  ·  25.89 m
Baggage volume
300 ft³  ·  8.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
36,300 lb  ·  16,500 kg
Max landing weight
34,500 lb  ·  15,600 kg
Max payload
10,200 lb  ·  4,650 kg
Fuel capacity
840 gal · 3,200 L · 2,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
290 kt  ·  334 mph  ·  537 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
74 kt  ·  85 mph  ·  137 km/h
Range
1,125 nm  ·  1,290 mi  ·  2,080 km
Fuel burn
0.87 nm/gal  ·  0.43 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,800 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,300 ft  ·  1,000 m
Landing distance
2,550 ft  ·  780 m
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Operational Context

Bombardier Q200 — regional turboprop airliner

The Q200 first flew in 1991 and entered service in 1993 as an updated Dash 8-200. It incorporated noise and vibration suppression features marketed under the Q-Series name. The high-wing configuration supports reliable short-field performance.

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123 turboprop engines producing approximately 2,150 shaft horsepower each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 290 knots (537 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 36,000 pounds (16,329 kg), with seating typically around 37 passengers.

The Q200 has been widely used by regional airlines in North America and Europe. Its operating economics made it well suited to thin routes. Production ended as larger turboprops gained popularity, but many aircraft remain in service.