British Aerospace BAe-3100 Jetstream 31
The British Aerospace Jetstream 31 is a small twin-turboprop commuter aircraft, developed from the earlier Handley Page Jetstream design after BAe took over the program. Its pressurised cabin, relatively unusual for an aircraft this small, let it fly higher and more comfortably than many rival commuter turboprops of similar size. It became popular with small regional and commuter airlines feeding passengers into larger hub airports. A number remain in service today with smaller charter and regional operators worldwide.
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The Jetstream 31's pressurised cabin, unusual for such a small aircraft, let it cruise higher and more comfortably than rival commuter turboprops.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 5.3 m (17 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 16 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.9 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 250 kt (463 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 86 kt (159 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,080 ft/min (10.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,850 l |
| Engines | 2x Garrett TPE331-10 |
| Units built | 220 |
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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