Originally Posted by
fosters
Yes, to a point.
Here's some more numbers (all average):
Horizon Q400
Pounds/hr: 2130
Speed: 262
Horizon -700
Pounds/hr: 2190
Speed: 351
Almost the same
average fuel burn for going 33% faster. Turboprops are great for short hops but there is a reason the airlines don't use them on transcons
.
Is that why QX is contemplating getting rid of the -700 and sticking with an all Q400 fleet?