Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-145 “Regional Workhorse”
The Embraer ERJ-145 is a popular regional jet that revolutionized short-haul passenger transportation, offering airlines an efficient and economical solution for connecting smaller markets with minimal operating costs.
Pioneering the regional jet market by providing airlines with a fuel-efficient, comfortable small-capacity aircraft that could profitably serve less-traveled routes
The ERJ-145 family played a critical role in transforming regional airline networks in North America, helping to replace less efficient turboprop aircraft with modern regional jets
Cabin Environment
How the Embraer ERJ-145 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
29.87 m
Length
20.04 m
Wingspan
6.24 m
Height
Performance
2,800 km
Range
830 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan
Engines
Embraer Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Bombardier CRJ-900
✓Lower noise level (72 dB vs higher noise levels)
✗Smaller passenger capacity (50 vs up to 90 passengers)
vs. Fokker 100
✓Newer design (first flight in 1995 vs earlier 1980s)
✗Slightly shorter range (2800 km vs potentially longer range)
vs. BAe 146
✓More modern technology and design
✗Smaller passenger cabin compared to some variants of BAe 146