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Avro RJ85

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Four-engine regional jet evolved from the BAe 146.

First flight
1992
Category
Regional jet
Seating
85–100 passengers
Range
2,965 km
Engines
4× Honeywell LF507 turbofans
Status
In service
The Avro RJ85 is a four-engine regional jet developed by British Aerospace and later marketed under the Avro brand. It is a refined and re-engined derivative of the BAe 146-200, featuring AlliedSignal (Honeywell) LF507 turbofan engines and updated avionics compared to its predecessor. The aircraft seats typically 85 to 100 passengers and is designed for short-haul regional operations, including flights into noise-sensitive airports due to its notably quiet engine configuration. Its high-wing design and four-engine layout give it strong performance on shorter or challenging runways. The RJ85 entered service in the mid-1990s and found operators among regional and national carriers across Europe, Africa, and beyond. Production ended in 2003, but many examples remain in service with various operators worldwide.
Notable operators
Major operators have included Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines, Malmo Aviation, and Flybe.
Notable facts
  • ›The RJ85 is a development of the BAe 146-200 with upgraded Honeywell LF507 engines.
  • ›Its four-engine configuration makes it one of the quietest jet airliners ever built.
  • ›The high-wing design allows for low-slung fuselage and easy ground access without jet blast issues.
  • ›Production of the Avro RJ series ended in 2003 with around 170 aircraft built across all variants.
  • ›The RJ85 was briefly considered as the basis for the Avro RJX, a more advanced successor that was cancelled in 2001.
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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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