Aircraft Type
Bombardier CRJ-200 “Regional Workhorse”
The Bombardier CRJ-200 is a popular regional jet that revolutionized short-haul passenger transportation, providing airlines with an efficient and economical solution for connecting smaller markets and hub airports.
IATACR2ICAOCRJ2ManufacturerBombardierScore5.00/10Range3,148 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators2
Pioneering the regional jet market by offering airlines a cost-effective, right-sized aircraft for routes with lower passenger demand that traditional larger narrow-body jets couldn't efficiently serve
The CRJ-200 became so ubiquitous in North American regional airline operations that at one point, it was estimated to operate over 50% of all regional jet flights in the United States
Cabin Environment
How the Bombardier CRJ-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
32.51 m
Length
23.85 m
Wingspan
6.22 m
Height
Performance
3,148 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× General Electric CF34-8C5
Engines
Bombardier Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Embraer ERJ-145
✓Slightly longer range (3148 km vs 2963 km)
✗Slightly larger passenger capacity (ERJ-145 can seat up to 55 passengers)
vs. Fokker 100
✓Lower noise level (74 dB vs 80 dB)
✗Smaller cabin size and less passenger comfort
vs. Saab 340
✓More modern design and better fuel efficiency
✗Shorter range compared to Saab 340's regional capabilities