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BAe Jetstream 31

BAe · JS31

Medium-category turboprop with 2 engines that is limited to FL250. Cruises at Mach 0.39. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x TurbopropMediumRECAT FFL250 ceilingILS capable

BAe Jetstream 31

Photo: Gary Watt · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Turboprop
Weight classMedium (M)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling25,000 ft (FL250)
Max climb rate2,080 fpm
Max descent rate1,500 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed87 kts
Landing speed113 kts
Cruise speedM0.39 (~230 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM0.44 (~263 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,925 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,330 m
Landing field length4,630 ft / 0.76 nm / 1,411 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category5

Where you'll see it

The BAe Jetstream 31 is a regional turboprop used on short-haul passenger services. Common at smaller airports and on feeder routes into major hubs.


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