Who still flies the BAe 146?
The BAe 146/Avro RJ is in wide use with several European-based carriers such as CityJet. The largest operator of the type, Swiss Global Air Lines, retired its last RJ100 in August 2017. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and -300 models….British Aerospace 146.
BAe 146 / Avro RJ | |
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Number built | 387 (BAe 146: 221; Avro RJ: 166; Avro RJX: 3) |
Who still flies BAe 146?
The largest operator of the type, Swiss Global Air Lines, retired its last RJ100 in August 2017. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and -300 models. The equivalent Avro RJ versions are designated RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100….British Aerospace 146.
BAe 146 / Avro RJ | |
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Number built | 387 (BAe 146: 221; Avro RJ: 166; Avro RJX: 3) |
What is the smallest airliner?
The smallest jet aircraft is the home-built Bede BD-5J Microjet owned by Juan Jimenez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, which weighs 162 kg (358 lb), is 3.7 m (12 ft) long, has a 5.7 m (17 ft) wingspan, and can fly at 483 km/h (300 mph).
What kind of aircraft is the Avro RJ RJ70?
The Avro RJ RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100 are modernized / improved versions of the original British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146). The aircraft were produced until 2002.
What is the difference between RJ70 and RJ85?
RJ-70 – Single class seating for alternatively 70 passengers at 84cm (33in) pitch five abreast, or 82 passengers six abreast in a 84cm (33in) pitch configuration, or up to 94 six abreast at 74cm (29in) pitch. RJ85 – Max seating in passenger cabin for 112 at six abreast and 74cm (29in) pitch.
What are the dimensions of a RJ70?
RJ70 – Wing span 26.21m (86ft), length 26.20m (86ft 0in), height 8.61m (28ft 3in). Wing area 77.3m2 (832sq ft).
What kind of engine does an Avro rj-rj85 have?
The Avro RJ RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100 are modernized / improved versions of the original British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146). The aircraft were produced until 2002. It has four turbofan engines mounted on pylons underneath the wings, and can offer wide usage at small city-based airports such as London City Airport.