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REGIONAL AIRCRAFT
AIRTANKER BAe 146/Avro RJ
Mission proven
BAe 146/Avro RJ
Robust...Reliable...Flexible...Capable...The Right Airtanker Platform
3,000 US gallons of tank payload capacity for water/retardant
Short take-off field length and steep approach
Multiple drops at low level
Airbrake/Flap - Low speed manoeuvrability
Remote and unpaved airstrip operations
Four engine performance and safety, plus three engine ferry capability
Rugged, simple design philosophy
Worldwide fleet dispatch reliability over 98%
European, Canadian, Australian and US Type Certification
Life Extension programme - 60,000 cycles*
World-wide spares support - tailored packages
OEM engineering support for conversions available
Airline levels of customer support from global supply base
24 hour Spares AOG and technical support
395 BAe 146/Avro RJ series aircraft delivered globally
n Water/Retardant tank capacity 3,000 US gallons of tank payload capacity
n Maximum Take-off Weight (Full tank) 42,184 kg (93,000 lb) 43,999 kg (97,000 lb)
n Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 34,020 kg (75,000 lb) 35,834 kg (79,000 lb)
n Fuel capacity 11,728 litres (3,099 US Gal)
AIRTANKER
To date four operators have selected the BAe 146/Avro RJ as the aircraft of choice for conversion to the airtanker role, with operations carried out in Canada, the United States and Australia.
* Note: due to the nature of aerial fire fighting missions, one flight cycle is typically equivalent to between four and seven flight cycles of 'normal flight'.
Operational characteristics
BAe 146 Avro RJ85
Operational performance
n Engines Honeywell ALF 502R-5 LF507-1F
n Take-off thrust 31.00 kN (6,970 lb) 31.15 kN (7,000 lb)
n Max Cruise Speed 300 kts IAS (Mmo 0.72 JAR, 0.73 FAR)
n APU Garrett GTCP 36 or Sunstrand APS 1000
BAe 146 Avro RJ85
The ‘Next Generation’ of the Airtanker has arrived.The BAe 146/Avro RJ Airtanker combines technical innovation in aerial fire fighting with long established Regional Aircraft reliability and performance.
The BAe 146/Avro RJ Airtanker can meet the needs of aerial fire-fighters throughout the world, with established cost effective technology in the aircraft structure, avionics and systems. It offers benchmark performance and reliability at minimum cost.
The BAe 146/Avro RJ Airtanker meets or exceeds the United States Forest Service Type 1 air tanker requirement.
A TICK IN ALL THE RIGHT BOXES
Mission proven in the aerial fire-fighting role
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The flexible platform for the aerial firefighting role
BAe 146/Avro RJ Airtanker