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British Aerospace Bae 146/ Avro RJ85
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S P E C I F I C AT
ONS:
Cruise Speed:
380 mph
Type I Airtanker
Gallon Capacity:
3,000
Manufacturer
British Aerospace / Avro
Crew
Pilot, Co-pilot
Original Owner
The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a shorthaul and regional airliner that was manufactured in
the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, production
ran from 1983 until 2002. The 146 was introduced into
Royal Air Force service in 1986 as a VIP transport and
is operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron. Manufacture
of an improved version known as the Avro RJ began
in 1992.
Mission
The BAe 146 is powered by four Avco Lycoming ALF
502 turbofan engines, which are fixed on pylons
underneath the aircraft’s high wing. The AVRO RJ85 is
powered by four LF 507 Turbofan engines. The aircraft
is equipped with the Retardant Aerial Delivery System
II “RADS II” and the system is internal to the aircraft.
The RADS II tank is scale-able to any size or type of
aircraft, enabling it to be installed in aircraft ranging in
size from the BAE146 to the C-130.
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