The British Aerospace BAe 146 was a STOL capable regional jetliner manufactured by BAE Systems from 1983 to 1993. The quietest jet airplane in commercial service, 221 were built in three different lengths; BAe 146-100, -200, & -300. It was also available as a pure freighter (Quiet Trader), a Quick Change version and a VIP transport aircraft called the Statesman.

The BAe 146 is operated by such airlines as Aer Lingus, Swissair, Lufthansa, US Airways, Qantas, British Airways and others. It was succeeded by the Avro RJ Series. 

General Characteristics


  •  Cruise speed: 750 km/h

  •  Propulsion: Four Honeywell ALF 502R turbofan engines, rated at 6,970 pounds thrust each

  •  Wing span: 26.34 m 

  •  Length: 26.16 m (100), 28.55 m (200), 30.1 m (300)

  •  Height: 8.61 m

  •  Passengers: 70-82 (100), 85-100 (200), 100-112 (300)

  •  Crew: 2

  •  Empty Weight: 31100 kg (100), 33300 kg (200), 35600 kg (300)

  •  Maximum Weight:  38100 kg (100), 42200 kg (200), 43100 kg (300)

  •  Range: 1500km (100), 2,075 km with 11.3 tonnes payload (200)

  •  Ceiling: 9,500 m