Bombardier Dash 8-103 Ryukyu Air Commuter JA8972
- Manufacturer:
- Bombardier
- Type / Model:
- Dash 8
- Version:
- 100
- Registration:
- JA8972
- Colour Scheme:
- Ryukyu Air Commuter
- Location:
- Toronto - International, Canada
- Photographer:
- Caz Caswell
- Date Taken:
- 13/02/1997
- Image ID:
- #43271
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2996 x 1995
- Image Description:
- Delivered from Downsview for Japenese commuter carrier RAC for crew training. It was then noticed DHC omitted to paint the tailplane yellow!! It returned to Downsview after crew training to be completed.
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Aircraft Data
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.
The -100 is the baseline variant of the Dash 8 family. Out of production.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1983 | 300 | 250 | 2 | 37 - 40 |
Power
PW120A variant used, with 2000shp.
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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* Parts, such as turbines, gearboxes and compressors are interchangeable to give thrusts required.
Dimensions
| Length | 22.25 m. 73 ft. 0 in. |
| Wing Span | 25.91 m. 85 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 7.49 m. 24 ft. 7 in. |
| Empty Weight | 10260 kg. 22600 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 15663 kg. 34500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 491 kph 305 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 438 kph 272 mph |
| Ceiling | 7620 m. 25000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1528 825 nm km. |
| Max Range | 2037 1100 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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