Mid Size Passenger Jets
Embraer E190-E2
ICAO: E290
Overview
The Hawker Siddeley Trident was a three-engine narrow-body jet developed for European short-haul routes. Designed with advanced autopilot systems for its time, it entered service in the 1960s. The aircraft became a key part of British European Airways’ fleet.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 3 × Rolls-Royce RB.163-25 Spey 512
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 3 × 11,960 lbf · 53 kN
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 180 economy · 115 business
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 11 ft 2 in · 3.40 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 7 in · 2.00 m
- Cabin length
- 30 ft 0 in · 9.14 m
- Exterior length
- 131 ft 3 in · 40.00 m
- Tail height
- 28 ft 3 in · 8.60 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 11 ft 10 in · 3.60 m
- Wing span
- 98 ft 1 in · 29.90 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 150,000 lb · 68,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 32,400 lb · 14,700 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6,550 gal · 24,700 L · 19,800 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 525 kt · 604 mph · 972 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 2,084 nm · 2,400 mi · 3,860 km
- Fuel burn
- 0.43 nm/gal · 0.21 km/L
- Ceiling
- 35,000 ft · 10,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,000 ft/min · 15 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,750 ft · 840 m
- Landing distance
- 2,200 ft · 680 m
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Operational Context
Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident — three-engine short-haul jetliner
The Trident first flew in 1962 and entered service in 1964. It featured a T-tail and three rear-mounted engines, similar in configuration to later trijet designs. The aircraft incorporated an early automatic landing system capable of low-visibility approaches.
Powered by three Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines producing approximately 11,000 to 12,000 pounds of thrust (49 to 53 kN) each, the Trident cruised at around 520 knots (960 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight varied by variant, reaching over 140,000 pounds (63,500 kg). Seating ranged from around 100 to 180 passengers.
The Trident served primarily in Europe and Asia. While technologically advanced, its market reach was limited compared with American competitors. It remains an important example of British jetliner innovation.
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