British Aerospace BAe 146

The British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146) is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured by British Aerospace (later BAE Systems) from 1981 to 2002. A high-wing aircraft with a T-tail and four Textron Lycoming turbofan engines mounted under the wings, the BAe 146 was designed for short-field performance and operates from runways as short as 1,000 meters. Notable for its quiet operation earning the nickname "Whisperjet", it was popular with airlines requiring access to city airports with strict noise restrictions. The family includes three variants: the 146-100, 146-200, and 146-300, and was later updated as the Avro RJ series with improved avionics and digital cockpit. Over 380 aircraft were produced before manufacturing ended in 2002.