Relax, and think about all the fuel you're saving.
The average market sector that turboprop aircraft are used in is 250-300 nm. Due to the speed of the Q400, it is used in market sectors beyond traditional turboprops. Therefore the flight/block fuel comparison was made for a 300 nm sector.
The Q400 airliner uses 30-40% less fuel on routes where it has replaced similar capacity older generation and/or 50-seat jet aircraft. That’s less fuel than an average car uses on a per passenger basis. So while you’re enjoying the comfortable, quiet cabin you can close your eyes and think about all the fuel you’re saving.
The Q400 is not only quite a bit faster than a car – unless the car travels at 667 km/h (414 mph) – but it also uses less fuel on a per passenger basis than an average car. And it’s more comfortable. And less stressful. And you don’t have to worry about parking.
Is Bombardier’s Q400 the world’s smartest aircraft?
The Q400 consumes on a 500 nm trip about 210 l/100km. For a Q400 with 74 passengers this means that it consumes about 3.81l/100km, which is well below the 6.44 l/100km average that a car consumes.
The Q400 airliner offers more than a comfortable way to travel. It’s also the most technologically advanced turboprop in the world. So it offers outstanding performance, comfort and reliability while helping to reduce our environmental impact.
Which of these is the best way to reduce our environmental impact?
Answer: The Bombardier Q400 airliner uses 30-40% less fuel on routes where it has replaced similar capacity older generation and/or 50-seat jet aircraft. That's less fuel than an average car uses on a per passenger basis.
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The Q400 is not only quite a bit faster than a car – unless the car travels at 667 km/h (414 mph) – but it also uses less fuel on a per passenger basis than an average car. And it’s more comfortable. And less stressful. And you don’t have to worry about parking.;)
