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Hatfield and Manchester lineage

How Hawker Siddeley built the aircraft families that define its reputation

Hawker Siddeley, founded in 1935, is represented here by 1 passenger and business aircraft families spanning British narrowbody passenger jets.

Explore 1 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows Hawker Siddeley's airliner programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

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Hawker Siddeley Trident family

The British trijet built around short-field performance, autopilot sophistication, and airline requirements that later grew beyond it.

First flight

1962

Seating

101 to 180

Forum pulse

60

RetirementsPreservation / museumRoutes
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Range band

2,400 nm

Notable operators

BEA · CAAC · British Airways

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