British Aerospace 146

The BAe 146, a medium sized airliner (‘the Whisperjet’) built by British Aerospace (now BAE Systems).

The first production models were built in 1983 and the last aircraft were built in 2002. In these years the aircraft was improved to the last model the AVRO RJX.

In the 19 years of production 387 aircraft were produced.

Avro RJ70, Avro RJ85, Avro RJ100

The Avro RJ was developed from the BAe 146, the major changes being:

• Honeywell LF507 engines, with significantly lower operating temperatures for reduced maintenance costs and increased thrust under “hot and high” conditions. Electronic FADEC engine and APU controls.
• All digital, ARINC 700, avionics with Cat IIIa low weather-minima landing capability (with Cat IIIb available as an option).
• New Space liner passenger cabin with increased comfort and improved appearance.
• Developed design weights, reduced drag and increased cruising altitude which increase range, economy and operational flexibility.

Avro RJX-85, Avro RJX-100

Based on the success of its Avro RJ and BAe 146 series of regional jets, BAE SYSTEMS has launched the new Avro RJX, with advanced Honeywell AS977 engines. The Avro RJX offers the highest airfield performance of any regional jet, combined with an outstanding passenger cabin with enormous flexibility in seating layouts. Due to enter service in April 2002, the Avro RJX is well advanced with two aircraft (an RJX-85 and an RJX-100) already taking part in flight test and another RJX-100 due to join the program.

BAe Systems announced on November 27th 2001, that the production of the 146-, RJ and RJX series would be stopped after completion of the four aircraft in production at that date.

Total of 3 prototypes Avro RJX program (1 Avro RJX-85 and 2 Avro RJX-100 aircraft)

The Quiet Trader (QT) is the dedicated freighter and the Quiet Convertible (QC) is the quick-change passenger / freighter variant of the aircraft.

AVRO RJ Orderbook:

 * = Summary early 2002