British Aerospace RJ-100
The Avro RJ100 is a re-engined, modernised version of the four-engine BAe 146-300, produced after British Aerospace's regional aircraft division was renamed Avro International. Like its BAe 146 predecessor, its four smaller engines make it exceptionally quiet, letting it operate from noise-restricted airports that louder twin-engine jets can't use. It's the largest member of the Avro RJ family, carrying more passengers than the smaller RJ70 and RJ85. Its combination of short-field capability and low noise kept it in demand for niche routes even as more efficient twinjets became the industry norm elsewhere.
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The largest Avro RJ, the RJ100's four smaller engines keep it quiet enough for noise-restricted city airports rivals can't use.
Specifications
| Length | 31 m (102 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.3 m (86 ft) |
| Height | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 112 |
| Persons on board | 90-112 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 44.2 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 420 kt (778 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,000 ft/min (10.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,811 m (5,942 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,268 m (4,160 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 12,875 l |
| Engines | 4x AlliedSignal LF507 |
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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