description BAe 146 Overview
The BAe 146 is a British four-engine regional jet developed from a Hawker Siddeley project and produced by British Aerospace. It entered airline service in 1983 and uses a high-wing layout, a rear fuselage airbrake, and four small turbofan engines. The design supports steep approaches, short-field operations, and relatively low noise, making it suitable for regional routes and airports with constrained runways.
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When did the BAe 146 enter airline service?
The BAe 146 entered airline service in 1983 after being developed in the United Kingdom from a Hawker Siddeley project. Production later included the 146-100, 146-200, and 146-300 variants. [EUROCONTROL aircraft guide](https://skybrary.aero/index.php/aircraft-family/bae-146-family)
Why does the BAe 146 use a rear fuselage airbrake?
The rear airbrake helps the aircraft make steep approaches and slow down effectively on landing, which suited operations at constrained regional airports. Its high-wing layout and four small turbofans were also part of the aircraft's regional-airliner design. [BAe 146 overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Aerospace_146)
What are the main BAe 146 variants?
The passenger versions are the BAe 146-100, 146-200, and 146-300. Their later Avro RJ counterparts were called the RJ70, RJ85, and RJ100 respectively. [EUROCONTROL aircraft guide](https://skybrary.aero/index.php/aircraft-family/bae-146-family)
Did the BAe 146 have cargo versions?
Yes. The 146 family included the 146QT Quiet Trader freighter and the 146QC Quick Change version, which could be converted between passenger and cargo roles. The later Avro RJ series was an improved successor with updated engines and avionics. [BAe 146 overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Aerospace_146)
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