Brief History

The BAC 1-11, or One-Eleven, was a short-range jet airliner designed by Hunting Aircraft and produced by the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) after Hunting was merged with several other British aviation firms in 1960.

The 1-11 was designed to replace the successful Vickers Viscount on its existing routes with British European Airways (BEA) and other operators. The 1-11 was the second short-haul jet airliner to enter service, the first being the French Sud Caravelle, but due to its later entry date the 1-11 was able to take advantage of greatly improved engine fuel economy and was less expensive to operate. This made it moderately popular, with a launch-customer list including over half of the sales to the United States, with an eventual production run of well over 200. The 1-11 was one of the most successful British airliner designs, and served from its introduction in the early 1960s until its widespread retirement in the 1990s due to noise restrictions.

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Technical Specification
 

Dimensions   Performance Span 88 ft 6 in (26.9 m) Maximum Speed 541 mph (870 km/h) Length 93 ft 6 in (28.2 m) Empty Weight 46,405 lb (21,049 kg) Height 24 ft 6 in (7.2 m) Service Ceiling 35,000 ft (10,700 m) Wing Area 1,003 ft² (93.2 m²)) Range 1,439 miles (2,315 km) Power Plant Weights Type 2× Rolls-Royce RB.163 Spey Mk. 506 turbofans, 10,600 lbf (47 kN) each Empty 1,614 lb Max. take-off 79,500 lb (33,800 kg) Capacity Crew: 2 pilots and 3 flight attendants Passengers in charter layout : 89

BAC 1-11 Variants