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Canadian specialist in rugged propeller aircraft: the Beaver, the Twin Otter and the Dash 8 family fly short routes and serve remote airstrips around the globe.
Country: Canada · 10 aircraft types
Turbine-powered propeller aircraft for short routes and smaller airports, such as the ATR 42/72 and the Dash 8.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100
DHC-8-100
Short fuselage, T-tail and landing gear in the engine nacelles: the Dash 8-100 is the original version of the Dash 8 family. In service since 1984, long out of production and still an everyday sight in Norway and Canada. Here is how to recognize it.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200 (Q200)
Q200
A Dash 8-100 on the outside, much more power under the cowling: the Dash 8-200 is the faster short version of the Dash 8 family. Only 105 were built, and today they fly mainly in Norway and Iceland.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 (Q300)
Q300
Longer than the Dash 8-100, much shorter than the Q400 and with four blades per propeller: the Dash 8-300 is the middle size of the Dash 8 family. Widerøe, PAL and Air New Zealand still fly it; at Air Canada Express it is history.
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (Q400)
Q400
High wing, T-tail, six-blade propellers and landing gear that folds rearward into the engine nacelles: the Dash 8-400 is the fastest and largest regional turboprop in scheduled service. Here is how to identify it with confidence.
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Otter
The “King Beaver” from Canada: the DHC-3 Otter carries about ten passengers on floats, skis or wheels – today mostly with a turbine instead of a radial engine. Here is how to identify the big bush plane.
De Havilland Canada DHC-515
De Havilland Canadair 515
Boat hull, wingtip floats, two turboprops – at first glance a Canadair as usual. The DHC-515 is the new edition of the CL-415, ordered by six EU countries and several Canadian provinces. Here is what is new and when you will get to see it.
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Twin Otter
High wing with struts, fixed landing gear, two slim PT6 turboprops: the Twin Otter lands on beaches, water, snow and gravel. Here is how to identify the Canadian classic.
De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
Dash 7
Four propellers on a high wing, a tall T-tail and landing distances under 600 meters: the Dash 7 was the short-field aircraft that made London City Airport possible in the first place. Today it is a real rarity. Here is how to identify it and how to find the last examples.
Retired types and vintage aircraft that are only seen on special flights, at air days or in museums.
Light aircraft for training, private and sightseeing flights, such as the Cessna 172 or Piper – the backbone of airfields away from the major airports.
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