About the BAe 146-200
British Aerospace built the Series 200 with a longer fuselage than the Series 100, giving operators space for more passengers. British Aerospace lists an overall length of 28.60 meters for the -200 and 26.19 meters for the -100.
Seating capacity
The table in the 1989 British Aerospace brochure lists 82 to 102 seats. Its 1989 brochure lists up to 100 seats in a comparison of typical arrangements. The number of seats on a specific passenger aircraft depends on the installed layout.
Cabin layout
The passenger cabin has a single aisle. How seats are grouped across it depends on the airline’s arrangement. The cabin also needs room for service areas such as galleys and lavatories. A seat map for the specific aircraft shows the row layout and the positions of the exits.
How to recognize a BAe 146-200
Look for a high-mounted wing, two jet engines under each side and a T-tail. The -200 is longer than the -100 and shorter than the -300. The full model designation is a better guide when a photo makes the difference in length hard to judge.
Variants and related aircraft
ICAO lists the BAe 146-200, the Quiet Trader and the Statesman under B462. The related BAe 146-100 uses B461 and the BAe 146-300 uses B463.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a BAe 146-200 have?
The table in the 1989 British Aerospace brochure lists 82 to 102 seats. The actual capacity depended on the operator’s layout.
Does B462 always identify a passenger aircraft?
B462 also covers the Quiet Trader freighter. Check the model and registration if you need to distinguish it from a passenger aircraft.