General Aviation
British Aerospace Bae 146 Series 200
Manufacturer: BRITISH AEROSPACE
The British Aerospace 146, also known as the BAe 146, is a short‑haul regional jet that entered service in the early 1980s. It features a high‑wing, T‑tail layout and is powered by four geared Lycoming ALF 502 turbofan engines. The aircraft is renowned for its quiet operation, earning the nickname Whisperjet, and was the only conventional jet capable of operating from London City Airport for many years.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- british-aerospace-bae-146-series-200
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 2
- Example Registration
- N471NA
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 26.34 m / 86.4 ft
- Length
- 26.19 m / 85.93 ft
- Height
- 8.61 m / 28.25 ft
- Max Speed
- 789 km/h / 490 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 789 km/h / 490 mph
- Range
- 3870 km / 2089.63 nmi
- Ceiling
- 10668 m / 35000 ft
- First Flight
- 1981-09-03
- Production Start
- 1983
- Production End
- 2001
- Total Built
- 394
Variants
- BAE 146 SERIES 200- 2 registrations - Example N471NA