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Bombardier Dash 8-200

Bombardier · DH8B

A twin-engine turboprop in the large category. Is limited to FL250. Cruises at about 260 kts. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropLargeRECAT FFL250 ceilingILS capable

Bombardier Dash 8-200

Photo: Eugene Butler · 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 speedM0.46 (~300 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 8-200 is a regional turboprop used on short-haul passenger services. Common at smaller airports and on feeder routes into major hubs.


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