HC Deb 06 March 1972 vol 832 cc229-30W
Mr. Hayhoe

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimates have been made of the noise levels produced at take off and at landing by the latest versions of the DC8, BAC111 and Trident aircraft, respectively.

Mr. Noble

The following are the estimated noise levels measured at the distances prescribed for satisfaction our noise certification requirements:

Take-off EPNdB Landing EPNdB
DC8–62/63 112 114
Trident III 104 110
BAC 1–11 102 106