British Aerospace RJ-85
The Avro RJ85 is a re-engined, updated version of the BAe 146-200, produced after the aircraft's manufacturer was renamed Avro International Aerospace. Its four smaller engines, rather than the usual two, keep it exceptionally quiet, letting it fly into noise-restricted airports like London City that many other jets can't use. Its short-field capability opened up smaller regional airports beyond the reach of most twin-engine jets its size. It remains in active service today, particularly with regional and specialist operators valuing its unique noise and runway performance.
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The RJ85 flies on four small engines instead of two, letting it use noise-restricted airports like London City that most jets can't reach.
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 | 90-112 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 49.9 t |
| Range | 1,450 NM (2,685 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 | 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 | 12,875 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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