IATA 142ICAO B462

BAe 146-200

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Quiet four-engine regional jet built for short runways.

First flight

1982

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

85–112 passengers

Range

2,965 km

Engines

Four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R 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 features a high-wing configuration, four turbofan engines, and a T-tail design, making it particularly well-suited for operations into noise-sensitive and short-field airports. The -200 series is the most produced variant of the 146 family, offering greater passenger capacity than the original -100 while retaining the type's exceptional short-field performance. Its low noise signature earned it the nickname 'Whisperjet' among operators and airport communities. Although production ended in the 1990s, many examples remain in service worldwide, particularly with regional and charter carriers. The type was later evolved into the Avro RJ series, which featured updated avionics and engines.

Notable operators

Notable operators have included Air Wisconsin, Ansett Australia, Malév Hungarian Airlines, and TNT Airways, among many regional carriers worldwide.

Notable facts

›The BAe 146-200 is the best-selling variant of the 146 family.
›Its four-engine configuration and high-wing design enable steep approach and short-field operations.
›Low noise levels allowed it to operate at airports with strict noise curfews, such as London City and Lugano.
›The aircraft earned the nickname 'Whisperjet' due to its remarkably quiet cabin and exterior noise profile.
›The type was succeeded by the Avro RJ85, which incorporated updated avionics and more efficient engines.

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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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