British Aerospace Bae 146 RAF Model Airplane

Item#: FMJB146RAF

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Wing Span: 17.28"
Length: 17.16

Manufacturer: British Aerospace

This Made to Order British Aerospace Bae 146 Model Airplane was hand crafted with absolute precision. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their exact photographs, Factory Direct Models master artisans recreated this VIP transport and communication aircraft used by the United Kingdom Air Force (RAF) into an amazingly detailed display model.

This British Aerospace Bae 146 Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand made of chrome steel and wood it also has a Laminated RAF Logo and an Inscription Plaque that adds beauty and value to this high quality work of art.

This British Aerospace Bae 146 Model Airplane would be a perfect gift for Aviation Enthusiasts, Pilots, War Veterans or the people that took part in the developement of this Aircraft.

Your model will be made exactly as shown in the photographs. If you would like to change this model in any other way, please visit Our Custom Model Gallery section of our website to commission a personalized model to be built.

British Aerospace Bae 146 History:

The BAE 146 CC2 is operated by No 32 (The Royal) Squadron, at RAF Northolt. The Squadron operates two BAE 146s in the Royal or VVIP transport and communication roles. The standard operating crew for each aircraft consists of two pilots, two cabin crew and a ground engineer.

The BAE 146 CC2 is an all-metal, high-wing monoplane, with a widebodied fuselage and a slightly swept, anhedral wing. The fin is also slightly swept with a high T-tail. Ailerons and elevators are controlled through conventional wire-linked servo tabs, whereas the rudder is hydraulically operated. The secondary flight-controls are hydraulically powered and include a large airbrake on the rear fuselage, and single slotted flaps and lift spoilers on the upper wing. The aircraft is powered by four Avco Lycoming ALF502R-5 turbofans that have a 6:1 bypass ratio. Numbers one and four engines supply the aircraft’s electrical power, while numbers two and three engines drive the aircraft’s hydraulic pumps. The aircraft has a trailing-axle main gear with a large damper unit, which allows the aircraft to operate from unprepared surfaces, including gravel and desert runways. The aircraft’s excellent performance provides good short-field capability and allows it to operate from airfields located at up to 14,000ft above sea level. The aircraft is based on the civilian BAE 146 100 Series, but has additional fuel tanks and a Royal Suite cabin-fit; and the modern, electronic defensive-aids suite gives almost 360º protection against infrared missiles.

The BAE 146 CC2 is fitted with three passenger compartments. Compartment A is situated at the front of the aircraft and accommodates the crew. Compartment B, in the centre of the fuselage, accommodates additional crew and extra passengers. Compartment C is situated at the rear of the aircraft and accommodates Royal or VVIP passengers. The layout of the compartments can be varied to meet task requirements, but the maximum seating capacity is 30 passengers.

The BAE 146 is a quiet but rugged aircraft, with a high level of built-in redundancy. It can carry many of its own spares, allowing it to operate for long periods away from base, with little or no external support. The aircraft’s excellent short-field performance, and its ability to operate from high or unprepared airfields in missile threat areas, mean that the aircraft is extremely versatile.