British Aerospace BAe 146-100

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British Aerospace BAe 146-100 aircraft
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About

The BAe 146-100 is the original and shortest variant of the BAe 146 family. First flown in 1981 and entering service in 1983 with Dan-Air, it was designed to seat 70-94 passengers depending on configuration. Powered by four Textron Lycoming ALF 502R-3 or ALF 502R-5 turbofans, the 146-100 could operate from short runways and airports with restrictive noise requirements. Its high-wing design with engines mounted under the wings provided excellent short-field performance. The aircraft found success with regional carriers and operators serving airports with challenging approaches. Known for its reliability and quiet operation, the 146-100 established the foundation for the successful BAe 146 family.

Weightscompared to Airbus A318

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

38,328kg
0
25k
50k
68k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

38,101kg
0
25k
50k
68k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

35,153kg
0
25k
50k
56k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

31,071kg
0
25k
53k

Empty Weight

23,288kg
0
25k
40k

Capacitycompared to Airbus A318

Passenger Capacity

94passengers
0
100
132

71% of A318 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
4
Cockpit
2
Cabin
2

Dimensions

Length

26.2m

Wingspan

26.2m

Height

8.6m

Wing Area

77.3m²

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$20M USD

1992 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

4×

Engine Model

Textron Lycoming ALF 502R-3 or ALF 502R-5

Thrust per Engine

30.0 kN(6744 lbf)

Fuel & Cargo

Fuel Capacity

10,200 L

Cargo Volume

10.8 m³

Production & History

Total Produced

128

Production Status

Out of production

Manufacturing Period

1981–1993

First Flight

September 3, 1981

Entered Service

May 27, 1983

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