Topic title: ICAO code
BAe125
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
British Aerospace 125 (originally by de Havilland / Hawker Siddeley / later BAe, Raytheon, Hawker Beechcraft)
Aircraft Category
B (Wingspan approx. 15.5 m – 16.5 m depending on variant)
Purpose or Role in Game
Business jet / VIP charter / Government transport
Why should this aircraft be added?
The BAe 125 is a legendary business jet with decades of real-world service across civil, corporate, and military sectors. Adding it to WoA expands the variety of light jet traffic at smaller and medium airports. It brings realism to private jet terminals and apron areas. The aircraft’s size, performance, and luxury role complement the gameplay experience without affecting terminal congestion, offering more realism for regional and executive operations.
Airlines that use it
While not used by commercial airlines in large numbers, it is widely operated by:
• Private charter companies (e.g., NetJets, ExecuJet)
• Government fleets (e.g., Royal Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
• VIP & corporate operators worldwide
Special characteristics or variants
• Multiple series: 1–800, with most popular models being 700/800/1000
• Max seating: 6–8 passengers
• Max range: ~3,000 km (Hawker 800XP)
• Excellent short-field performance for small executive airports
• Also known as Hawker 800 series in later models
• Used as military trainer, radar calibration, and surveillance aircraft
• Distinguished by its T-tail and rear-mounted engines
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: British Aerospace 125 - Wikipedia
• FAA Registry (as “Hawker”): https://registry.faa.gov
• JetPhotos image database: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/tag/bae-125
• BAe125 operator examples: https://www.airliners.net
