Aircraft
Air-to-Air Refueling Version of BAE 146/Avro RJ Proposed
This is a notional configuration of the air-to-air refueling version of the Bae 146/Avro RJ, proposed by BAE Systems Regional Aircraft. (Graphic: BAE Systems)
This is a notional configuration of the air-to-air refueling version of the Bae 146/Avro RJ, proposed by BAE Systems Regional Aircraft. (Graphic: BAE Systems)

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is proposing an air-to-air refueling (A2R) version of the BAE146/Avro RJ regional jet airliner. The business previously proposed and engineered a firefighting tanker version, 12 of which are now in service. It also proposed a military convertible version, which has been introduced by the UK Royal Air Force. These aircraft were all conversions of used passenger aircraft, which are readily available at $2- to $5 million each from airlines and leasing companies, including Falco Regional Aircraft, which bought the large BAE portfolio of 146s and RJs a few years ago.