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		      Hawker Siddeley HS748 Srs 2B
				
 			     BAE Demonstrator
By Harry Follas
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The BAe 748 series 2B demonstrator used at the Farnborough Airshow 
in 1982. The Series 2B introduced a series of aerodynamic improvements 
including a longer wing span. This update includes a refined cockpit/nose 
section and transparent prop disks.

The HS748 began life as an Avro design. 1st flying in 1960 it had
relatively successful sales, the final delivery being in 1988. 
Air Illinois operated the type out of Chicago Meigs Airport.
by Harry Follas
Based on original YS-11 AFX by S.Homma	              
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SPECIFICATIONS:

SPAN: 102 ft 2 in
LENGTH: 67 ft 
HEIGHT: 24ft 10 in
MAX. TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 46,600 lbs
MAX CRUISING SPEED 244 KTS
POWER: 2x Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.7 Mk 535-2 Turboprops @ 2,280 shp
RANGE: 1.946 miles