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DASH8-Q400 Island Express

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Brief introduction:This is a DHC-8Q400 short-haul regional turboprop airliner belonging to Island Express, which has good fuel efficiency and low noise characteristics, and is usually used for short-haul regional routes, and is widely adopted by Island Express virtual airlinesOperation History:In 2009, Island Express officially ordered 15 of this type of passenger aircraft from de Havilland of Canada, the fuel economy and low noise characteristics of the passenger aircraft have been praised by Island Express Airlines, the aircraft is still in service, and it is reported that Island Express may increase the order for this passenger aircraft to 20 this year

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor ATR72-500 Island Express
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 76.0ft (23.2m)
  • Length 68.3ft (20.8m)
  • Height 19.8ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 24,893lbs (11,291kg)
  • Loaded Weight 33,756lbs (15,311kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.599
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.014
  • Wing Loading 50.7lbs/ft2 (247.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 666.0ft2 (61.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5759

Parts

  • Number of Parts 135
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 755