Topic title: ICAO code
TRID
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident by Hawker Siddeley Aviation (United Kingdom)
Aircraft Category
C (Wingspan: ~30 m — fits into ICAO Category C)
Purpose or Role in Game
Short- to Medium-haul Jet Airliner – Historic jetliner ideal for retro airline events, vintage scenarios, and early-game campaigns involving European and Asian aviation history.
Why should this aircraft be added?
The Trident was a key player in the jet age during the 1960s and 70s, primarily across Europe and Asia. Adding the Trident introduces a rare tri-jet variant to WoA, expanding the historic aircraft roster, offering vintage gameplay depth, and representing the technological evolution in commercial aviation. Its inclusion would enrich retro-themed events or airports focusing on Cold War–era operations (like London Heathrow, Hong Kong Kai Tak, or Beijing).
Airlines that use it
• British European Airways (BEA)
• British Airways (early years post-merger)
• CAAC Airlines (China)
• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
• Cyprus Airways
• Iraqi Airways
• Air Ceylon
Special characteristics or variants
• Tri-jet design with all engines mounted at the rear (unique T-tail configuration)
• Known for advanced autopilot (first airliner to achieve automatic landing in commercial service)
• Capacity: 101–180 passengers depending on variant
• Range: ~2,800–4,600 km
• Notable variants:
• Trident 1C (initial short-range model)
• Trident 2E (extended range, improved engines)
• Trident 3B (stretched version with booster engine)
• Short field performance comparable to early 727s, ideal for tight airport layouts of the era
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: Hawker Siddeley Trident - Wikipedia
• Aircraft Data: https://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/hawker-siddeley-hs-121-trident/217
• Historical operators map: https://aviation-safety.net/database/type/type.php?type=420
