British Aerospace 146 the Whisperjet
Manufactured 1983–2001
First flight 3 September 1981
British Aerospace 146 the Whisperjet
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| Type | Regional Jet Airliner |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace BAE Systems Avro International |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Mahan AirNational Jet Express Pionair Australia |
| Number built | 394 (BAe 146: 221; Avro RJ: 170; Avro RJX: 3) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1983–2001 |
| Introduction date | May 1983 |
| First flight | 3 September 1981 |
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History British Aerospace 146 the Whisperjet
Manufactured 1983–2001
First flight 3 September 1981
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. Later on, a further-improved version with new engines, the Avro RJX, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner program. The BAe 146/Avro RJ is a high-wing cantilever monoplane with a T-tail. It has four geared turbofan engines mounted on pylons underneath the wings, and has a retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft operates very quietly, and as such has been marketed under the name Whisperjet. It sees wide usage at small, city-based airports such as London City Airport. In its primary role, it serves as a regional jet, short-haul airliner, or regional airliner, while examples of the type are also in use as private jets.
Development
Origins
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In August 1973, Hawker Siddeley launched a new 70-seat regional airliner project, the HS.146, to fill the gap between turboprop-powered airliners such as the Hawker Siddeley HS.748 and the Fokker F27 Friendship and small jet airliners such as the BAC One-Eleven and Boeing 737.[4][5] The concept of a feeder jet had, however, been "one of the many speculative ideas on the drawing boards of British aircraft manufacturers" as far back as 1958
Variants
The first flight of the -100 occurred on 3 September 1981, with deliveries commencing in 1983. The launch customer in March 1983 was Dan-Air. From 1986, The Queen's Flight of the RAF acquired a total of three 146-100s, designated BAe 146 CC2. These aircraft were fitted with a luxurious bespoke interior and operated in a VIP configuration with a capacity of 19 passengers and six crew. The BAe 146-100QC (Quick Change) is the convertible passenger/freight version and the BAe 146-100QT (Quiet Trader) is the freighter version.
The -100 was the last of the 146 series designs to be developed into the Avro RJ standard with first deliveries of the Avro RJ70 in late 1993. The RJ70 differed from the 146-100 in having LF 507 engines with FADEC and digital avionics. The RJ70 seats 70 passengers five abreast, 82 six abreast or 94 in high-density configuration.
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British Aerospace 146 the Whisperjet
Manufactured 1983–2001
First flight 3 September 1981
British Aerospace 146 the Whisperjet Manufactured 1983–2001 First flight 3 September 1981
General Info
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Exterior
- Exterior Height
: 28 ft 3 in - Wing Span
: 86 ft 0 in - Length
: 85 ft 10 in
Interior
- Cabin Width
: 10 ft 8 In - Cabin Length
: 50 ft 7 In - Internal Baggage
: 127 cu ft - Wing Area:
: 832 square feet
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Engines
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: Textron Lycoming - Engine Model
: ALF 502R-3
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: 0.74 Mach -
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: 300 kts - Economy Cruise
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Links to Youtube & Others
In May 1983, British airline Dan-Air became the first carrier to launch services using British Aerospace's new 146; the first revenue-earning service was flown between London Gatwick Airport and Bern Airport.
British Aerospace 146
the Whisperjet
Production of the Avro RJ ended with the final four aircraft being delivered in late 2003.
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The aircraft went through many designation changes during its service life. Hawker Siddeley had bought de Havilland the year before the project had started, but the legacy brand and "DH" designation.
Read more in Hawker Siddeley Aircraft was a British aircraft manufacturer.
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