DE HAVILLANDDHC-8-200Short Overview
The De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200, commonly known as the Dash 8-200, is part of the DHC-8 (Dash 8) family of twin-engine, medium-range, turboprop airliners. Developed by De Havilland Canada (now part of Bombardier Aerospace), the Dash 8 series was designed to provide improved performance and capacity variations compared to its predecessors. The -200 series specifically introduced improvements over the original -100 series, offering better performance and efficiency. Here are the general specifications for the DHC-8-200 series:
General Characteristics
- Crew: 2 (pilot and co-pilot)
- Capacity: Typically 37-39 passengers
- Length: 73 ft 3 in (22.25 m)
- Wingspan: 85 ft 0 in (25.89 m)
- Height: 24 ft 7 in (7.49 m)
- Wing Area: 605 sq ft (56.2 m^2)
- Empty Weight: Approximately 25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
- Max Takeoff Weight: Approximately 36,300 lb (16,465 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123C/D turboprop engines, each producing around 2,150 shaft horsepower (1,600 kW)
Performance
- Cruise Speed: 289 knots (333 mph, 536 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
- Range: 1,125 nmi (1,295 mi, 2,084 km) with 37 passengers
- Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
- Rate of Climb: 1,450 ft/min (7.37 m/s)
Avionics
- Equipped with modern avionics suitable for navigation and communication. Specific configurations can vary based on the airline and operational requirements.
The Dash 8-200 series was designed with regional airline service in mind, offering a balance between speed, efficiency, and capacity for short to medium-haul routes. Its turboprop engines provide a more fuel-efficient option for these types of operations compared to regional jets, making it a popular choice for airlines around the world.
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