Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 15:52:46 GMT Server: Stronghold/1.3.4 Ben-SSL/1.3 Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 5442 Last-modified: Thu, 06 Mar 1997 04:58:25 GMT deHavilland Dash 8


The deHavilland Dash 8 incorporates many of the design features found on larger jet aircraft. Passengers enjoy a large cabin atmosphere with exemplary headroom, generous overhead storage and comfortable 2+2 seating. The Dash 8 is manufactured by Bombardier Regional Aircraft, the world's leading supplier of regional aircraft.
  • 37 Passengers
  • In-flight service
  • Lavatory
  • Ceiling 25,000 ft.
  • Cruising speed 287 m.p.h
  • Two Pratt & Whitney PW120 turbine engines
  • Pressurized
  • Overhead luggage compartments



deHavilland Dash 8 Technical Data

Dimensions
Wing Span 85 FT 0 IN
Overall Length 73 FT 0 IN
Overall Height 24 FT 7 IN
Fuselage Diameter 8 FT 10 IN
Passenger Door/FWD Left Crew Door Height: 5 FT 5 IN, Width: 2 FT 6 IN, Ground To Sill: 3 FT 7 IN
Cargo Door 3 FT 7 IN
Baggage Door/Rear Left Height: 5 FT 0 IN, Width: 4 FT 2 IN, Ground To Sill: 3 FT 7 IN
Cabin Length 30 FT 1 IN
Cabin Width 8 FT 2 IN
Cabin Height 6 FT 4.5 IN
Volume Series 102 1,300 CU FT

Weights
Max Ramp Weight 34,800 LB
Max Take-Off Weight 34,500 LB
Max Landing Weight 33,900 LB
Max Zero Fuel Weight 31,00 LB
Operating Empty Weight 22,000 LB
Max Payload 9,100 LB
Standard Max Usable Fuel 5,678 LB
Opitonal Max Usable Fuel 10,244 LB
Max Payload Pax 8,900 LB
Max Payload Cargo 9,849 LB

Range
Standard Fuel, Ifr Reserves, Full Pax Load 1,085 NM 1,249 MI
Standard Fuel, Ifr Reserves, 6,000 Lb Payload 1,190 NM 1,370 MI
Standard Fuel, Ifr reserves, Max Cargo Payload 550 NM 633 MI

Performance
Max Cruise (30,500 T-O WT) At 15,000 FT 268 KTS 308 MPH
Max Cruise (30,500 T-O WT) At 20,000 FT 266 KTS 305 MPH
Stall Speed (Flaps) 72 KTS 83 MPH
Rate of Climb at Sea Level 1,560 FPM
Rate of Climb at Sea Level (One Engine Only) 450 FPM
Certified Ceiling 25,000 FT





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