The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2001. Avro International Aerospace manufactured an improved version known as the Avro RJ. Production for the Avro RJ version began in 1992.

Range with standard fuel 3000km (1620nm), range with max payload 1630km (880nm). 146-200 - Cruising speed 767km/h (414kt), long range cruising speed 670km/h (361kt).

Sep 4, 2021 · Specifically, August 1973 saw Hawker Siddeley propose a 70-seat regional jet, which it dubbed the HS 146. With this design, the British manufacturer looked to fill the gap between its HS 748 turboprop, and existing small jetliners like the Boeing 737 and BAC 1-11.

With 97% commonality of equipment and systems, the BAE 146 offers a true family of interchangeable aircraft for efficient fleet planning. The aircraft offers quiet operation and was …

Nov 28, 2017 · Although there has been a recent drop in active BAe airframes due to the retirements of the aircraft in fleets like Swiss and Brussels, the BAe 146 (also named the Avro RJ) is still seen in double digits in various fleets.

In its primary role it serves as a regional jet, short-haul airliner or feederliner. The freight-carrying version has the designation 'QT' ("quiet trader"). The B461 is member of the BAe 146 family and comes in -100, -200 and -300 models.

BAe 146STA - Small tactical transport aircraft; proposed military transport with rear doors and aerial refueling probes. BAe 146M - The modernized BAe 146 features an all-glass cockpit, improved performance, increased range through more fuel storage, off-road capability.

The BAe 146 was built by British Aerospace as a short-haul airliner/regional jet. The BAe 146 has a high monoplane wing with a T-tail configuration and four turbofan engines. A total of 221 were built between 1983 and 1992.

Four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R-5 turbofans with 31 kN (3,162 kgp / 6,970 lbf) thrust for take-off; early production had ALF 502R-3 engines with 30 kN thrust. A high swept tee tail. Tricycle landing gear, with dual wheels on all gear assemblies.

Feb 2, 2022 · BAe 146M - Modernized BAe 146 with all-glass cockpit, improved performance, increased range through more fuel stores, rough-field operational capability.