Aircraft Data for: Bombardier Dash 8 400 | Updated: Nov. 22nd 2008 |
| Summary: | 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. Latest and longest version of the Dash 8 family, with so many structural changes it is essentially a different aircraft. Aimed at short range stage lengths of 300 miles or less. | | |
Country of origin: Canada
First flight: 1998
No. built: 221
No. in service: 221 (approx.)
Crew: 2
Passengers: 70
- 78
| | | | Power: | 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A (5000 shp) turboshaft engines |
| | Variant used is the PW150A, with 4573shp thrust |
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| Dimensions: |
| Length: | | 107 ft. 9 in.
| | Wing Span: | | 93 ft. 3 in.
| | Height: | | 27 ft. 3 in.
| | Empty Weight: | | 36,520 lbs.
| | Max. Weight: | | 63,250 lbs.
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| | | Performance: |
| Max. speed: | | 414
mph | | Cruise speed: | | 402
mph | | Ceiling: | | 27,000 ft.
| | Normal range: | | 1,250
nm | | Max. range: | | 1,560
nm |
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Location Data for: Samedan (St. Moritz) - Engadin Airport (SMV / LSZS) | Updated: Nov. 28th 2008 |
| Summary: | SMV is the highest airport in Europe. It has no scheduled airline services but is very popular with business jet operators and GA pilots. Peak season is winter the area being world-famous for winter tourism. | | |
Class: Civil
Operator: Engadin Airport GmbH
Opened: 1938
| | | | | | Location: |
Samedan,
Engadin,
Switzerland Elevation: 5600 ft. | | |
| Runways: |
| Direction | | Length | | Surface | | Notes |
| 03/21 | |
5905 ft. |
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