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BAe 146 Technical Data - at a glance

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BAe 146 - Technical Data Airfield Performance
The BAe 146 family combines main line passenger This revenue earning capability, with high standards of
accommodation with high performance to provide unmatched performance, enables both niche and prime routes to be served. Elevation range From -1,000 ft to 8,000 ft (Optional to 14,000 ft)
operating potential for both major and regional operators. With Longer routes, up to 3,000km, requiring less than 100 seats are
complete commonality across the three fuselage length family, regularly operated with full multi-class service by the BAe 146. Temperature range From -40 deg C to 50 deg C (ISA + 35 deg C above 2,525 ft)
BAe 146 customers can optimise regional jet operations to In addition, excellent airfield performance permits comfortable jet
maximise revenue at minimal cost. travel to downtown, mountainous, or other restrictive airfields. Approach category All series Category B
Configurations of the aircraft vary from less than 70 to more than This brochure provides typical data for the BAe 146 but due to
100 seats and include four, five or six abreast, mixed class or wide variations in delivery specification, BAE Systems Regional ILS category - JAA / FAA category II, 100 ft DH, minimum operational RVR 300m
convertible seating. The high volume and easy access freight holds Aircraft should be consulted during the evaluation of a specific
allow for additional mail and cargo. variant. Maximum approach angle BAe146-100 & 200 6 degrees
(with steep approach modifications) BAe146-300 5.5 degrees

Demonstrated crosswind component 35 kt

Certificated tailwind component

• Take-off & normal landing 15 kt
• Steep approach landing 5 kt

Take-off Field Length

ISA, sea level ISA + 15 deg C, 2000 ft

1700 2600

BAe 146-300
Leading Particulars BAe 146-300
1500 2200

Field length (m)

Field length (m)
BAe 146-200
Design Weights BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300
1300 1800
Maximum take-off weight 38,102 kg (84,000 lb) 42,184 kg (93,000 lb) 44,225 kg (97,500 lb) BAe 146-200 BAe 146-100
Maximum landing weight 35,153 kg (77,500 lb) 36,741 kg (81,000 lb) 38,329 kg (84,500 lb)
Maximum zero-fuel weight 31,071 kg (68,500 lb) 34,020 kg (75,000 lb) 36,514 kg (80,500 lb) 1100 1400
BAe 146-100
Typical Operating Weight Empty 23,300 kg (51,368 lb) 23,800 kg (52,470 lb) 24,800 kg (54,675 lb)
(including crew & catering) 900 1000
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Still air range (nm) Still air range (nm)
Design Speeds BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300
• Vmo 300 kt IAS 300 kt IAS 300 kt IAS Assumptions
• Mmo (JAR) M0.72 M0.72 M0.72
• Mmo (FAR) M0.73 M0.73 M0.73 JAR reserves, 150 nm diversion, normal cruise. Dry, level, paved runway, no obstacles
Maximum passenger payload, 6 abreast configuration.
Dimensions BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300
Wing span 26.34 m (86 ft 5 in) 26.34 m (86 ft 5 in) 26.34 m (86 ft 5 in)
Gross wing area 77.3 sq m (832 sq ft) 77.3 sq m (832 sq ft) 77.3 sq m (832 sq ft) Landing Field Length BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300

Overall length 26.16 m (85 ft 10 in) 28.55 m (93 ft 8 in) 30.99 m (101 ft 8 in) Payload 7,600 kg (16,755 lb) 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) 10,640 kg (23,457 lb)
Overall height 8.61 m (28 ft 3 in) 8.61 m (28 ft 3 in) 8.59 m (28 ft 2 in)
Main landing gear track 4.72 m (15 ft 6 in) 4.72 m (15 ft 6 in) 4.72 m (15 ft 6 in) Equivalent to 80 pax @ 95 kg 100 pax @ 95 kg 112 pax @ 95 kg
Wheelbase 10.09 m (33 ft 1.5 in) 11.20 m (36 ft 9 in) 12.52 m (41 ft 1 in)
Elevation Sea level 2,000 ft Sea level 2,000 ft Sea level 2,000 ft
Passenger cabin
• Length 15.42 m (50 ft 7 in) 17.81 m (58 ft 5 in) 20.20 m (66 ft 3 in) Normal Approach
• Headroom 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
• Internal diameter 3.42 m (11 ft 3 in) 3.42 m (11 ft 3 in) 3.42 m (11 ft 3 in) 1,054 m 1,101 m 1,106 m 1,155 m 1,176 m 1,222 m
• Floor width 3.24 m (10 ft 8 in) 3.24 m (10 ft 8 in) 3.24 m (10 ft 8 in) 3,458 ft 3,613 ft 3,627 ft 3,789 ft 3,859 ft 4,009 ft
Capacities BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300
Steep Approach (35 ft screen height)
Lower holds (front and rear)
• Total volume 13.56 cu m (479 cu ft) 18.25 cu m (645 cu ft) 22.98 cu m (812 cu ft) 983 m 1,030 m 1,038 m 1,087 m 1,052 m 1,098 m
• Maximum loading 366 kg/sq m (75 lb/sq ft) 366 kg/sq m (75 lb/sq ft) 366 kg/sq m (75 lb/sq ft) 3,223 ft 3,378 ft 3,405 ft 3,567 ft 3,450 ft 3,600 ft
• Maximum weight 2,267 kg (5,000 lb) 3,026 kg (6,670 lb) 3,834 kg (8,370 lb)
Overhead bin volume 3.6 cu m (127.3 cu.ft) 4.4 cu m (155.1 cu ft) 5.2 cu m (183.4 cu ft) Dry runway, JAR reserves, 400 nm sector, 150 nm diversion.

Fuel capacity 11,728 litres (2,580 Imp Gal, 3,099 USG)

Block Fuel and Time

BAe 146-100 80 seat configuration BAe 146-200 100 seat configuration

Time Fuel Time

Fuel
7000 3 7000 3
6000 2.5 6000 2.5
5000 2 5000 2
4000 1.5 4000 1.5
3000 1 3000 1
2000 0.5 2000 0.5
1000 0 1000 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Distance (nm) Distance (nm)

BAe 146-300 112 seat configuration

Time (hr)

Fuel Time
7000 3 Fuel (kg)

6000 2.5
5000 2
Assumptions
4000 1.5 Powerplant
3000 1 Normal cruise
2000 0.5 procedure Engines Auxiliary Power Unit
1000 0 ISA, still air
0 200 400 600 800 1000 Type Honeywell ALF 502R-5 Type Honeywell GTCP36
Distance (nm) Take-off thrust (static, sea level) 31.00 kN (6,970 lb) or Sundstrand APS 1000
Flat rated to 15.0 deg C
In flight start ceiling 20,000 ft
Overall pressure ratio 12 : 1
Performance Assumptions By-pass ratio 5.6 : 1 Electrical power ceiling 25, 000 ft

Overall length 1.44 m (4 ft 10.4 in) Air conditioning ceiling 15, 000 ft
JAR Reserve Policy
Fan diameter 1.06 m (3 ft 5.7 in)
5% trip fuel Bare engine weight 577 kg (1,272 lb)
Overshoot at destination
Diversion and approach to alternate
30 minutes hold at 1500 ft at alternate
Avionics
Manoeuvre Allowances Fuel (kg) Time (min) Early BAe 146 aircraft feature electromechanical instrumentation. The ADI and HSI on later aircraft however are replaced by CRT EFIS
units together with Smiths LED engine information displays. The actual avionics fit on pre-owned aircraft varies from aircraft to aircraft but
Engine start and pre-taxi checks 21 a typical aircraft would include the following:

Taxi-out (all engines) 68 5.0 Pre-EFIS Flight Deck EFIS Flight Deck
Take-off and climb to 1500 ft Varies with take-off weight • Collins passenger address system • Collins passenger address system
IFR Approach and land 114 4.0 • Dual Collins 8.33Khz Comms • Dual Collins 8.33Khz Comms
Taxi-in (2 engines - fuel from reserves) 29 3.0 • Dual Collins FM Immune VHF Nav • Dual Collins FM Immune VHF Nav
No distance credit below 1500 ft • Dual Collins DME 860E-5 • Dual Collins DME 700
• Dual DF-206 ADF • Dual DF-206 ADF
Operating Speeds
• Honeywell GNS-XLS Nav Management • Honeywell GNS-X or CDU-XLS Nav Management
Normal (minimum cost) cruise Long range cruise • Collins Radalt • Collins Radalt

Climb 250 kt / M0.60 250 kt / M0.60 • Sperry Primus 90 weather radar • Sperry Primus 708A weather radar

Cruise Vmo / M0.65** / MCT 230 kt*** / MCT • Sundstrand Mk 2 GPWS / Honeywell Mk VII EGPWS • Sundstrand Mk 2 GPWS / Honeywell Mk VII EGPWS

Descent 290 kt* / M0.70 250 kt / M0.60 • Change 7 TCAS • Change 7 TCAS

* 250 kt below 10,000 ft ** M0.67 for BAe 146-300 *** 240 kt for BAe 146-300 • Dual Mode ‘S’ transponders • Dual Mode ‘S’ transponders
Cabin Features Range Capability

Wide Cabin - 4, 5, 6 Abreast Configurations 5 Abreast Configuration BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300

The BAe 146 matches any regional jet requirement in Seating 70 85 100
capacity and service standard. With six-abreast economy, Payload 6,650 kg (14,660 lb) 8,075 kg (17,802 lb) 9,500 kg (20,944 lb)
five-abreast business and four-abreast first class cabin
options, a whole range of existing aircraft from 50 seat Range 2,174 km (1,173 nm) 2,396 km (1,293 nm) 2,181 km (1,177 nm)
turboprops to 130 seat mainline jets can be successfully
replaced.
6 Abreast Configuration BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200 BAe 146-300
The spacious interior with its large overhead bins and two
large underfloor holds can accommodate a mixture of hand
luggage, checked bags and additional revenue earning Seating 80 100 112
freight. Payload 7,600 kg (16,755 lb) 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) 10,640 kg (23,457 lb)
With passenger and cabin service doors, galleys and toilet Range 1,796 km (969 nm) 2,177 km (1,175 nm) 1,966 km (1,061 nm)
locations at both ends of the cabin, the BAe 146 family
matches ‘big jet’ standards at regional market cost levels.
Flight Envelope Assumptions

Maximum altitude: 31,000 ft (28,000 ft where RVSM applies) ISA, still air
Economy Class Temperature range: From BCAR Arctic JAR reserves, 150 nm diversion
(-50 deg C at sea level / Long range cruise
-65 deg C at 35,000 ft) Sea level airfields
to ISA + 35 deg C Payload is maximum passengers at 95 kg each.
59 in (150 cm) 16 in 59 in (150 cm) 43 in (109 cm) 21 in 64 in (163 cm) 53 in (135 cm)
(41 cm) (53 cm)

24 in
(61 cm) Payload Range

BAe 146-100 BAe 146-200

41 in Business Class First Class Pannier tanks Pannier tanks

(104 cm)
(where fitted) (where fitted)
12000 12000

10000 10000
100 passengers at 95 kg each

Payload (kg)

Payload (kg)
8000 8000
Typical Economy Layouts Typical Business Layouts 80 passengers at 95 kg each
6000 6000
BAe 146-100 BAe 146-100
80 seat capacity - 31 in pitch 70 seat capacity - 31 in pitch 4000 4000

2000 2000

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Range (nm) Range (nm)

BAe 146-200 BAe 146-200

100 seat capacity - 31 in pitch 85 seat capacity - 31 in pitch BAe 146-300

Pannier tanks
(where fitted)

12000

10000 112 passengers at 95 kg each

Payload (kg)

BAe 146-300 BAe 146-300 8000

112 seat capacity - 31 in pitch 100 seat capacity - 31 in pitch
6000

4000

2000

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Attendant seat Galley Toilet Stowage Range (nm)