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Bombardier Dash 8-100 ​

Bombardier · DH8A

Turboprop twin certified to FL250 that cruises at about 260 kts. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropLargeRECAT FFL250 ceilingILS capable

Bombardier Dash 8-100

Photo: Steve Fitzgerald · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling25,000 ft (FL250)
Max climb rate1,800 fpm
Max descent rate1,500 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed75 kts
Landing speed120 kts
Cruise speed~260 kts TAS
Maximum speed~290 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length4,861 ft / 0.80 nm / 1,482 m
Landing field length4,861 ft / 0.80 nm / 1,482 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category4

Where you'll see it ​

The Bombardier Dash 8-100 flies with Wideroe. You'll encounter it regularly in Copenhagen airspace.


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