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Jetstream TMK2, TMK3
Jetstream TMK2, TMK3
The Jetstream was conceived in 1965 and first flew (as the HP.137) in August 1967 as the Handley Page Jetstream 1. The first batch of 36 aircraft suffered problems which Handley Page attempted to resolve by fitting more powerful engines; but after a period of financial problems the company collapsed in 1969. The design was taken up by the new company, Jetstream Aircraft, the following year, in partnership with Scottish Aviation, who eventually took over development. Scottish Aviation merged with British Aerospace (BAe) in 1977.
Work on the Jetstream 31 began in 1978, and the first flight followed on 28 March 1980. In 1988 the Super 31 (or J32) version, with uprated engines appeared. Work on the Jetstream 31 began in 1978, and the first flight followed on 28 March 1980. In 1988 the Super 31 (or J32) version, with uprated engines appeared. The last of the J31/J32 series was built in 1993. The upgraded J32EP has been offered by BAE since 1997.
JETSTREAM TMK2 & TMK3 AIRCRAFT IN MILITARY SERVICE
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TMK 2 |
TMK 3 |
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Engines:
Two Turbomeca Astazou turboprops
Length:
47ft 1.5in (14.36m)
Wingspan:
52ft (15.86m)
Top Speed:
285mph (456km/h)
Accommodation:
Instructor pilot and student |
Engines:
Two Garret TPE331-10’s Turboprops
Length:
47ft 1.5in (14.36m)
Wingspan:
52ft (15.86m)
Top Speed:
285mph (456km/h)
Accommodation:
Instructor pilot and student |
The Jetstream TMK2 has been in service with the RAF as their multi engine training aircraft. They have been phased out and are only operated by the Royal Navy.
The Jetstream is used to train the all important Observers of the Fleet Air Arm who eventually become the tacticians of our Sea King anti-submarine and Lynx anti-surface helicopters. To facilitate this training, the Jetstream is fitted
With a nose mounted radar and two navigation consoles for the student and instructor. The jetstream is a fixed wing aircraft powered by twin gas turbine engines and with spare passenger capacity. There are two variants in service, T2s, which are used in the observer training role and T3s, which are operated by Heron flight at Yeovilton for operational support and communications.
- 29 seats with toilet and galley facilities with large closet for coats and carry-on baggage
- 16 feet of total stretch compared to J31/J32
- Designed to be reliable and efficient, blending advanced features with proven technology
- 170 ft3 (4.81 m3) main baggage compartment with large plug type door
- More than 8.5 ft3 (0.24 m3) baggage capacity per passenger
- 290 kt cruise speed
- Honeywell EFIS flight deck
- Lowest cost 30-seater:
- Aggressive, market-driven purchase prices or lease rates
- 20-40% lower fuel burn compared to P&W-powered aircraft
- Typical DOC of $700 per hour .
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