The Bombardier Dash 8, formerly Canadian De Havilland, was launched in 1980 as a larger successor to the UV-18A Twin Otter, and a more fuel-efficient and advanced technological alternative to the RC-7 Airborne Reconnaissance - Low.

Oct 11, 2021 · One of the shyest aircraft types operated by U.S. Special Operations Command — the specially configured twin-turboprop Dash 8 SOCOM Tactical Airborne Multi-Sensor Platform, or STAMP — has been given the name Foxhound, it’s recently been revealed.

Feb 9, 2023 · The Air Force abandoned its business jet-based replacement for its E-8 JSTARS radar aircraft largely due to this reality. Survivability considerations are especially important as the U.S. military, as a whole, seeks to better prepare itself for future high-end conflicts, including against potential near-peer adversaries, such as China.

Jun 14, 2019 · In 2017, the special operators added a modified de Havilland Canada Dash-8, N8200L to the fleet. The final aircraft, another Dash-8, N8200R, will enter service in May 2018, a SOCOM public affairs officer told The War Zone in an Email.

Feb 7, 1992 · De Havilland Canada DHC-8-311 Dash 8 with registration N8300G (ex N511SK, PH-SDM, 5N-BFB, V2-LGC, C-FKTM) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

Feb 11, 2013 · The Air Force's only two E-9A aircraft are highly modified versions of the Dash-8 and are used primarily as a sea surveillance platform. As such, the aircraft is used to ensure that the Gulf of Mexico waters remain clear of boat traffic during live weapons launches and drops as well as other potentially hazardous military activities.

Mar 4, 2015 · The Widget is a modified version of the Bombardier Dash-8, formerly Canadian De Havilland. The modified civilian Dash-8 was brought into service in 1988 and is assigned to the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group.

A militarized version of the Bombardier civilian Dash 8 commuter aircraft, the E-9 is a short- to medium-range turboprop that is frequently used in short-haul regional airline operations in its...

Feb 13, 2023 · One of four P-9As comes equipped with a maritime search radar and an infrared and daylight camera. A shadowy group of four Bombardier Dash 8-Q202 turboprops quietly received a new type series...

Nov 30, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Bombardier Dash 8 (DHC-8 / Q-Series) Turboprop Passenger Airliner / Cargo Hauling Aircraft including pictures.