British Aerospace Jetstream 31
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 28 March 1980 |
| Year of introduction | 1982 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
Description
The British Aerospace Jetstream 31 is a twin-engine turboprop military aircraft that was originally designed for civilian purposes. It was developed by British Aerospace as a regional airliner, later adapted for military applications. The aircraft has a low-wing configuration and a retractable tricycle landing gear. It was primarily used for transportation and utility missions, including troop and cargo transport, paratrooper deployment, and maritime surveillance. The Jetstream 31 has been utilized by various military forces around the world, offering flexible and reliable performance capabilities in a variety of operational environments.
Technical specifications
| Version: Jetstream 31 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 487 km/h (303 mph) |
| Wing area | 25 m² (269.1 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 16 m (52.5 ft) |
| Height | 5.3 m (17.5 ft) |
| Length | 14.4 m (47.1 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 7620 m (25000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 4360 kg (9612 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6954 kg (15331 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 10.6 m/s (34.8 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Honeywell TPE331-10 delivering 671 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bolivia | 2 | |
|
Saudi Arabia | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.