The 146 was supposed to be able to 3 engine ferry out of many small strips. I did a three engine ferry on this thing, amusing to say the least.
It seemed a robust airframe, was quite slow compared to many other jets, had NO leading edge devices and it only had one good feature in my mind. It was flying on the west coast of the USA! We took it in and out of 4000' runways with room to spare.
IT DID not have thrust reversers and I was glad we didn't fly it into icy runway airports.
Trying to think of something good about it. I'll get back to you if I find something
OH, it had a mechanical ice detector. Also amusing.