British Aerospace BAe 146 Freighter

Aircraft Information British Aerospace BAe 146 Freighter

British Aerospace BAe 146 Freighter is a cargo variant of the BAe 146 passenger aircraft, developed by British Aerospace in the 1980s. It was designed for short and medium-haul cargo transportation.

The BAe 146 Freighter has a cargo compartment that can accommodate up to 12 pallets measuring 2.24m x 2.74m. The maximum payload of the aircraft is 12,700 kg. It can fly up to a distance of 2,600 km without refueling.

The aircraft is equipped with four Honeywell LF507-1F turboprop engines, each with a power of 31.1 kN. The maximum speed of the BAe 146 Freighter is 780 km/h, and the maximum cruising altitude is 9,144 m.

A total of 15 BAe 146 Freighters were produced and used for cargo transportation in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently, most of them are in operation with various airlines.

Technical information about the British Aerospace BAe 146 Freighter

- Length: 26.21 m

- Wingspan: 26.21 m

- Size: medium

- Speed: 740 km/h

- Engine: 4 Lycoming ALF 502R-5 turboprop engines

- Range: 2,760 km

- Weight: 28,000 kg (maximum takeoff weight)

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any other aircraft, the safest seats in the British Aerospace BAe 146 Freighter are the rows closer to the exit. These are usually the first rows of the economy class and business class.

In addition, the BAe 146 Freighter does not have windows, so the seats by the walls can also be more comfortable for passengers who suffer from motion sickness or simply want to avoid contact with other passengers.

It is also worth noting that in the cargo version of this aircraft, there are no passenger seats, so passengers can choose any seat in the cabin that they prefer.

Finally, it is important to remember that during the flight, it is important to follow the crew's instructions and adhere to all safety regulations to ensure the safety of oneself and other passengers.