IATA 142ICAO B462

BAe 146-200

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Quiet four-engine regional jet built for short runways.

First flight

1982

Category

Regional jet

Seating

85–112

Range

2,965 km

Engines

Four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R-5 high-bypass turbofans

Status

In service

The BAe 146-200 is a stretched variant of the BAe 146 family, developed by British Aerospace and introduced in the early 1980s. It seats approximately 85–112 passengers and is distinguished by its high-wing configuration, four turbofan engines, and notably low noise signature, earning it the nickname 'Whisperjet.' The -200 variant offered greater passenger capacity than the original -100 series while retaining excellent short-field performance, making it suitable for city-centre airports and noise-sensitive locations. It was widely used by regional and charter carriers throughout Europe, North America, and Australia. Production of the BAe 146 family eventually transitioned to the Avro RJ series, which introduced updated avionics and systems. Many BAe 146-200 aircraft remain in service today with smaller operators, cargo carriers, and government fleets.

Notable operators

Notable operators have included Air Wisconsin, Ansett Australia, Pacific Southwest Airlines, Dan-Air, and TNT Airways, among others.

Notable facts

›Known as the 'Whisperjet' due to its exceptionally low noise levels.
›High-wing design and four-wheel main bogies allow operations from unpaved or short runways.
›The BAe 146-200 was operated by the Royal Air Force as the BAe 146 CC.2 for VIP transport.
›The design evolved into the Avro RJ85, featuring updated avionics and AlliedSignal engines.
›Its four-engine configuration on a regional aircraft was unusual but provided redundancy and quiet operation.

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Encyclopaedia

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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