How much horsepower does a Dash 8 have?
The engines powering the three basic Dash 8 models are variants of the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW120. These are rated from 2,000 shaft horse power (shp) on the Dash 8-100 to 2,500SHP on the Q300 (see table, page 7). The Q400 series is powered by P&WC’s PW150A engine, rated at 5,071shp (see table, page 7). Seating up to 90 passengers, the Dash 8-400 is the highest capacity turboprop on the market today and has the lowest unit cost. In addition to passenger configurations, the Dash 8-400 is highly versatile with the ability to serve as a freighter, firefighting aircraft, missionized aircraft, and more.The Bombardier Dash 8 -Q400 is a versatile and reliable aircraft that combines efficiency, versatility and passenger comfort. With its outstanding fuel efficiency, short takeoff and landing capacity, and proven reliability, this turboprop aircraft is a standout in the aviation industry.