BAE 146-200 - UOR for Two
XV 277 quote The 2 CC1s were only ever on loan from BAe to evaluate them for the Andover replacement.
The two 146's used for evaluation (c 1983) to replace the Andover were not on loan - they were purchased from BAe following their international sales tour so were not even new and despite a refurb prior to the delivery had a number of problems such as engine change in the first week. After teething problems they performed well and completed the evaluation of test flights and scheduled flights ahead of schedule before being sold to Dan-Air.
The 146 was built for rough work but can suffer from 'margin' problems in hot and high conditions but are used in Australia in rugged conditions. The QCs have a flexible operational capability.