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The Avro RJ / BAe 146 does things a little differently… 👀 Instead of thrust reversers, it deploys a distinctive clamshell airbrake at the rear of the fuselage — opening like a giant petal to create massive drag on landing. Paired with spoilers, this system helps bring the aircraft... show more
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11 Kommentare

Chuckvor 5 Monaten
I really enjoyed my time flying the BAe 146 (classic, not RJ😎) G-MIMA, G-OINV, G-MABR and G-MANS the most frequent.

Miguel BF-Enginevor 5 Monaten
That clamshell airbrake is iconic! My BAe 146 model build reminded me: unconventional doesn't mean wrong. Engineering creativity at its best. ✈️

Curly_Billvor 5 Monaten
Four helicopter engines.

yahallovor 5 Monaten
@PrincepsPinat least fav plane

Gordon_Shumway ✈🚗⛽🛩🛫🛬🚁🚀🛰🛸vor 5 Monaten
I believe there are some inconsistenties in this post....

DadDukesvor 5 Monaten
BAE: bring another engine.

🇺🇦Lee, Phoenix & Hunter GSD🌈vor 5 Monaten
Loved these

Gregg Mallitt 🇭🇲 🇺🇦👨🦽🌏✈️🚁🦜🦘vor 5 Monaten
Sure beats having to throw out the boat anchor... 😂

M•A•R•T•I•N•E 🕊️✌️☮️vor 5 Monaten
@AerovationAvi To a pax it has a lovely steep & stable approach

MarcBREvor 5 Monaten
I loved the BAe146/AvroRJ.

Chris1966.vor 4 Monaten
Been on one between Barbados and St Lucia
