Bombardier Q300

The regional turboprop built for efficient short-haul service.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: DH8C 1998–2009 Active $18.6 million (2007)

The Bombardier Q300 is a stretched version of the Dash 8-100 family. Introduced in the late 1980s, it offers increased seating capacity and range. The aircraft serves regional carriers worldwide.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123B
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 2,500 shp · 1,864 kW
Avionics
Honeywell Avionics Suite
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
56 economy · 50 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
8 ft 3 in  ·  2.51 m
Cabin height
6 ft 5 in  ·  1.95 m
Cabin length
41 ft 4 in  ·  12.60 m
Exterior length
84 ft 4 in  ·  25.70 m
Tail height
24 ft 7 in  ·  7.49 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.69 m
Wing span
89 ft 11 in  ·  27.40 m
Baggage volume
321 ft³  ·  9.1 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
43,000 lb  ·  19,500 kg
Max landing weight
42,000 lb  ·  19,100 kg
Max payload
13,500 lb  ·  6,100 kg
Fuel capacity
840 gal · 3,200 L · 2,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
287 kt  ·  330 mph  ·  532 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
110 kt  ·  127 mph  ·  204 km/h
Range
924 nm  ·  1,060 mi  ·  1,710 km
Fuel burn
1.02 nm/gal  ·  0.50 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,800 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,850 ft  ·  1,180 m
Landing distance
3,400 ft  ·  1,040 m
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Operational Context

Bombardier Q300 — regional turboprop airliner

The Q300 first flew in 1989 and entered service in 1990. It features a high-wing configuration and T-tail arrangement. The aircraft was designed for reliable performance on regional routes.

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123 turboprop engines producing approximately 2,380 shaft horsepower each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 285 knots (528 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 43,000 pounds (19,505 kg), with seating typically around 50 passengers.

The Q300 has supported commuter and regional airlines for decades. Its short-field capability allows access to smaller airports. Production eventually ended as newer turboprops entered service.