BAe 146 and Avro RJ family
The BAe 146 and Avro RJ line on this site has four variants. Length runs from the 146-100 to the RJ100, a spread of 15.8 ft (18.4%). Every variant has the same wingspan. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 20.8% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. All share Design Group III and Approach Category C.
The 146-100’s FAA reference approach speed, 121 kt, the input for its Approach Category, sits on the 121 kt floor of Category C. The 146-100 has the 2nd-lowest maximum takeoff weight among the 28 four-engine types.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAe 146-100 | 86.4 ft | 85.9 ft | 28.3 ft | 84,000 lb | III-C |
| Avro RJ85 | 86.4 ft | 93.7 ft | 28.3 ft | 97,000 lb | III-C |
| BAe 146-200 | 86.4 ft | 93.7 ft | 28.3 ft | 93,000 lb | III-C |
| Avro RJ100 | 86.4 ft | 101.7 ft | 28.2 ft | 101,500 lb | III-C |
The RJ85 and the 146-200 publish identical dimensions.
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.