BAe 146 vs HS 748
Overview
The BAe 146 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Hawker Siddeley respectively.
Top speed is 789 km/h for the BAe 146 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The BAe 146 has an operational range of 3,650 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The BAe 146 operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 42,184 kg MTOW, the BAe 146 is 2.0x the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
The BAe 146 has been produced in 387 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 21 years before the BAe 146 (1960 vs 1981).
| British short-haul and regional airliner, developed in the late 20th century, widely used for regional passenger transport, cargo, and military VIP operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 3 September 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 387 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 77.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 789 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 42,184 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 24,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8 kN â—‰ |
| Wing area | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 850 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 22 years before the BAe 146 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or HS 748?
The BAe 146 has been produced in greater numbers with 387 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.