OVERVIEW
Introduced for service in 2001, the Bombardier CRJ series - that includes the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft - has found success in a crowded marketplace.
Introduced for service in 2001, the Bombardier CRJ series - that includes the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft - has found success in a crowded marketplace.
YEAR: 2001
STATUS: Active, In-Service
MANUFACTURER(S): Bombardier Aerospace - Canada
PRODUCTION: 828
OPERATORS: Aruba; Australia; Austria; Bolivia; Burkina Faso; China; Canada; China; Denmark; France; Germany; Honduras; Hungary; India; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Kenya; Lebanon; Mexico; Nepal; Norway; Rwanda; Russia; Slovenia; South Africa; Spain; Sudan; Sweden; Uganda; Ukraine; United States; Zambia
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Bombardier CRJ900 model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Bombardier CRJ900 model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
LENGTH: 118.77 feet (36.2 meters)
WIDTH: 81.69 feet (24.9 meters)
HEIGHT: 24.61 feet (7.5 meters)
WEIGHT (EMPTY): 48,160 pounds (21,845 kilograms)
WEIGHT (MTOW): 84,503 pounds (38,330 kilograms)
ENGINE: 2 x General Electric CF34-8C5 turbofan engines developing 14,510lb of thrust each.
SPEED (MAX): 541 miles-per-hour (871 kilometers-per-hour; 470 knots)
RANGE: 1,786 miles (2,875 kilometers; 1,552 nautical miles)
ARMAMENT
None.
None.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• CRJ - Base Series Name.
• CRJ550 - Variant based in the CRJ700.
• CRJ700
• CRJ705
• CRJ900
• CRJ1000
Series Model Variants
• CRJ - Base Series Name.
• CRJ550 - Variant based in the CRJ700.
• CRJ700
• CRJ705
• CRJ900
• CRJ1000
June 2018 - Delta Airlines has committed to the purchase of twenty Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets. These airframes, to include the new "Atmosphere" cabin, are scheduled to be delivered before 2020.
August 2018 - SkyWest Airlines has been named as the operator for the twenty CRJ900 series aircraft ordered by Delta Airlines in June of 2018. The CRJ900 fleet for SkyWest already numbers 36 aircraft.
February 2019 - Untied Airlines has placed an order for 50 CRJ550 aircraft (based in the CRJ700). Deliveries are scheduled to begin before the end of 2019.
August 2018 - SkyWest Airlines has been named as the operator for the twenty CRJ900 series aircraft ordered by Delta Airlines in June of 2018. The CRJ900 fleet for SkyWest already numbers 36 aircraft.
February 2019 - Untied Airlines has placed an order for 50 CRJ550 aircraft (based in the CRJ700). Deliveries are scheduled to begin before the end of 2019.
MEDIA
Our Data Modules allow for quick visual reference when comparing a single entry against contemporary designs. Areas covered include general ratings, speed assessments, and relative ranges based on distances between major cities.
Relative Maximum Speed Rating
Hi: 750mph
Lo: 375mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (541mph).
Graph average of 562.5 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Graph showcases the Bombardier CRJ900's operational range (on internal fuel) when compared to distances between major cities.
Aviation Era
Useful in showcasing the era cross-over of particular aircraft/aerospace designs.
Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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