British Aerospace BAe 146-300QT

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19 Jul 2026 · © Judge Dredd

ASL Airlines BAe 146-300QT (VH-SAJ) departing with its characteristic quiet four-engine configuration.

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AviatorShots81 · 19 Jul 2026

Perfect!

Katl_spotter13 · 19 Jul 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

Airline

ASL Airlines

Manufacturer

British Aerospace

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Excellent climb-out shot with crisp registration and nice light; wing shadow adds texture but clouds mute overall drama.

Location

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

WSI/YSWS

-33.8835, 150.7130

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The BAe 146 is a unique British regional jet with four engines; the \'Quiet Trader\' cargo variant is notable for its quiet operations at noise-sensitive airports.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare in 2024, with fewer than 80 BAe 146-300/QT freighters in active service worldwide.

Record Flights

BAe 146 has operated unique short-haul routes, including trips into London City and other airports with strict noise and approach requirements.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, BAe 146s have had a handful of hull losses, mostly non-fatal. Known for fire suppression use and specialist roles.

Future Outlook

Most BAe 146s are being retired, stored, or converted for niche operations such as firefighting; some are preserved, but most will be phased out by 2030.

Specifications

4 × Lycoming LF 507-1F turbofan

Engine

26.34 m

Wingspan

28.55 m

Length

2,900 km

Range

670 km/h

Speed

7,960 kg (cargo)

Capacity

44,225 kg

MTOW

8.59 m

Height

31.1 kN (7,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (Stage 3), typical approach noise ~85-89 dB

Noise