The Q400 is also a lot faster (360kts max cruise for the Q, 276 kts max cruise for the ATR), goes higher (FL270 as opposed to FL250) and has a greater range (715nm for the ATR and 1567nm for the Q). If you believe Wikipedia, anyway...
4th Apr 2011 17:19
I suggest you do not rely on Wiki!!!! While the Q would be fine on AKL-CHC ect CHC-DUD or WLG (160-220nm) which is the most common distance flown your speed would make for bugger all of a gain, but you would have burnt twice as much gas.
Think you will find an ATR goes alot further than 715nm to sun shine
Sorry to hijack the thread, as you were people
