British Aerospace BAe-146-200
The British Aerospace BAe 146-200 is the mid-size, best-selling version of the four-engine 'Whisperjet' family, prized for its unusually quiet operation and short-field capability. Airlines used it extensively on routes into noise-restricted airports where louder twin-engine jets weren't welcome. Its high wing and four small underwing engines give it a distinctive silhouette compared with almost any other regional jet. Later re-engined and updated as the Avro RJ85, the basic airframe remained in production for decades.
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The BAe 146-200's four small underwing engines and high wing give it a distinctive silhouette among regional jets.
Specifications
| Length | 28.6 m (94 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.3 m (86 ft) |
| Height | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 100 |
| Persons on board | 92-109 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 42.1 t |
| Range | 1,350 NM (2,500 km) |
| Maximum speed | 410 kt (759 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,655 m (5,430 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 12,900 l |
| Engines | 4x Avco Lycoming ALF502 |
| Units built | 116 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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