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A beautifully preserved Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E in classic BEA livery, registration G-AVFB, on display at Brooklands Museum.
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Spotter's notes
G-AVFB entered service with BEA in 1968 and was retired in 1980. Its display at Brooklands allows enthusiasts to get a close-up view of British jet liner innovation.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-AVFB
ICAO Type
HS2
Model
Trident 2E
Manufacturer
Hawker Siddeley
Airline
BEA (British European Airways)
Airline Code
BEA / BE
Livery
BEA (British European Airways) classic red speedjack
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Spey 512-14DW
Thrust
3 x 12,250 lbf (54.5 kN) each
Wingspan
27.86 m
Length
39.98 m
Height
8.62 m
MTOW
64,410 kg
Range
3,400 km
Capacity
149 passengers
Cruise Speed
876 km/h
Noise Rating
Approximated 103 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 2 at entry, pre-Chapter 3 mod)