British Aerospace Jetstream 32

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Pelican Airlines British Aerospace Jetstream 32 (VH-OTQ) taxiing at an airport, classic twin turboprop regional airliner.

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Aircraft

Jetstream 32 JS32

Pelican Airlines (Rex Pelican)

VH-OTQ

Registration

Airline

Pelican Airlines (operated by Regional Express - Rex)

Manufacturer

British Aerospace

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

A classic regional turboprop, popular from the 1980s among regional airlines for its reliability and short field performance.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare in active scheduled service today; most have been retired as of 2024.

Record Flights

Commonly used on short regional flights in Australia, UK, and other countries. Jetstream 32s served many remote island and thin routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable turboprop, the Jetstream 32 has had routine service incidents but few major accidents.

Future Outlook

This type is nearing retirement globally; some airframes continue in limited charter/cargo/regional roles.

Specifications

2 × Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines

Engine

14.22 m

Wingspan

14.52 m

Length

1,390 km

Range

450 km/h

Speed

19 passengers

Capacity

7,480 kg

MTOW

5.11 m

Height

Each TPE331 engine produces around 820 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (varies), approximately 75-80 dB on takeoff

Noise