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BAe 146-300

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Stretched four-engine regional jet with quiet STOL capability.

First flight
1987
Category
Narrow-body jet
Seating
100–128
Range
2,965 km
Engines
Four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R-5 turbofans
Status
In service (limited)
The BAe 146-300 is the longest variant of the BAe 146 family, developed by British Aerospace and first entering service in the late 1980s. It features a stretched fuselage compared to the -100 and -200 variants, accommodating more passengers while retaining the type's signature four-engine layout and high-wing configuration. The aircraft was designed for short-to-medium haul operations and became particularly valued for its ability to operate from noise-sensitive and short or challenging airfields. Its four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R turbofan engines, each producing relatively modest thrust, contribute to its notably quiet cabin and community noise profile. The 146-300 and its successor, the Avro RJ100, served with numerous regional and charter carriers worldwide. While largely retired from major airline fleets, some examples remain in service with smaller operators and in cargo or special missions roles.
Notable operators
Major operators included Air Wisconsin, Ansett Australia, Crossair, Malév Hungarian Airlines, and TNT Airways.
Notable facts
  • ›The -300 is the stretched variant of the BAe 146 family, with a fuselage approximately 5 metres longer than the -100.
  • ›It was succeeded by the Avro RJ100, essentially a re-engined and updated version of the same airframe.
  • ›The aircraft is renowned for its low noise footprint, earning it the nickname 'Whisperjet' with some operators.
  • ›Its high-wing design and four-engine layout allow operations from short, remote, and challenging airfields.
  • ›The BAe 146 family was the first jet airliner to be designed with computer-aided design (CAD) tools in the UK.
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British Aerospace 146
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The British Aerospace 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. Production figures include the Avro RJ, an improved version from Avro International Aerospace, a subsidiary of BAE Systems. Production for the Avro RJ version began in 1992. The Avro RJX, a further-improved version with new engines, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before all production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner programme.

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