British World BAC-111 landing at Faro, Portugal

[guilhermeuc]

smooooth

[EinkOLED]

When I mean 737, I'm actually referring to the 737-500, the smallest of the two.

[EinkOLED]

You would be mistaken that the BAC 111 had inadequate thrust when comparing the size of the engines to our current aircraft. But each rollroyce engine was rated at 10,000 Ib of thrust and an empty weight of just 46,000IB's. The 737 classic has the same rated thrust but with an enpty wiehgt of 68,000Ib's. Is the thrust noticeable during takeoff on the BAC 111, how does it compare?

[ECAaxel]

it was nicknamed the pocket rocket for a reason.

[alantew]

I think that the term "Pocket Rocket" was meant for the earlier versions - because as I understand that the later 500 series was actually underpowered

[ECAaxel]

Most likely, but i bet at lighter weights they still felt quite rockety.

[galtamiranoerald]

classic! i used to wish santa clause every christmas for one of this bird. the closest thing i got were flights in this beauty when i was a kid. during those times, that plane was mine!:)

[ugnut123]

a little fast

[Fania54]

I flew on BAC-11's as they were known, many times with Allegheny and later US Air. I always found them to be comfortable, reliable airplanes. Yes they were noisey, I lived near LaGuardia airport, so I know first hand but from the inside, if you sat in the front, you barely heard the engines. By the way, no matter how loud they were, the sound of a jet at takeoff thrust is **always** pleasing to me!

[emalunan]

The BAC 1-11 to me is the best designed airliner in the world.

[rodjames98]

i second that!

[emalunan]

The first time I laid my eyes on it was in 1965. Its nose was very pleasing in terms of design, better than a 737's and DC9. The tail was beautiful and modern, I found the design of the APU exhaust absolutely sexy. The fuselage and its well proportioned windows...those small front nose wheels and robust main wheels...the mighty wings...oh my! BAC 111 is to me the epitome in commercial subsonic twin engine aircraft design ever! Its safety record was nearly impeccable.

[rodjames98]

emalunan you echo my thoughts entirely!

[emalunan]

The first time I laid my eyes on it was in 1965. Its nose was very pleasing in terms of design, better than a 737's and DC9. The tail was beautiful and modern, I found the design of the APU exhaust absolutely sexy. The fuselage and its well proportioned windows...those small front nose wheels and robust main wheels...the mighty wings...oh my! BAC 111 is to me the epitome in commercial subsonic twin engine aircraft design ever! Its safety record was nearly impeccable.

[rodjames98]

i second that!

[rodjames98]

i second that!

[emalunan]

Thank you rodjames98. The 1-11 exuded refinement in design on one hand and brute engine power on the other. When parked, the aircraft looked like it was taxiing. While taxiing it looked like it was already flying. And watching it fly made you wish you were in it. At every angle the plane morphs to another pleasing pose. An ode to the 1-11: Fly proudly, lovely metal bird, wherever. An aviation icon you will be in our hearts, forever.

[rodjames98]

i second that!

[rodjames98]

i second that!

[rodjames98]

good work! especially like the sound of the reversers kicking in.