Bombardier

Bombardier CRJ-200

CR2 CRJ2 Out of Production

Derived from the Challenger business jet, the Bombardier CRJ-200 helped launch the regional jet revolution in North America. This 50-seat twinjet uses two GE CF34-3B1 turbofans for a cruise of 786 km/h and a range near 3,148 km. First flown in 1991, it measures 26.8 metres long with a maximum takeoff weight of 24,040 kg. More than 1,000 were built, and the type connected hundreds of smaller communities to major airline hubs, extending jet service to markets previously served only by turboprops. Its narrow single-class cabin later drew unfavourable comparisons with larger regional jets, but the CRJ-200 defined the segment in its era.

Dimensions

Length: 26,77 m
Wingspan: 21,21 m
Height: 6,22 m
Cabin Width: 2,12 m

Performance

Range: 3.148 km
Cruise Speed: 786 km/h
Max Speed: 860 km/h
Service Ceiling: 12.496 m
Category: medium-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 50
Max Seats: 50
Cargo Volume: 7,10 m³
Size: regional

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: GE CF34-3B1

Airlines (6)

Delta Air Lines 111 Skywest Airlines 19 Severstal Air Company 6 UVT Aero 5 Mesa Airlines 1 Air Wisconsin 1

Family Variants

Bombardier CRJ-900 Bombardier CRJ-700

Engine Profiles

GE Aerospace CF34-3

About Bombardier CRJ-200

Das Flugzeug, das die Regionaljet-Revolution in Nordamerika auslöste. Über 1.000 CRJ-200 wurden gebaut und verbanden hunderte kleinere Gemeinden mit großen Airline-Drehkreuzen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bombardier CRJ-200 typically seats 50 passengers in an all-economy configuration with a 2-2 seating arrangement. The cabin is narrow at just 2.10 m wide, making it one of the tightest commercial aircraft in service. Overhead bin space is limited, so most carry-on bags must be gate-checked.

The Bombardier CRJ-200 has a maximum range of approximately 3,148 km (1,700 nautical miles). This makes it well-suited for short domestic hops and regional routes such as Chicago to Nashville or Toronto to Halifax. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage.

The CRJ-200 and ERJ-145 are direct competitors in the 50-seat regional jet segment. The CRJ-200 has a slightly wider cabin (2.10 m vs 2.06 m) and greater range (3,148 km vs 2,963 km). The ERJ-145 features a more conventional low-wing design, while the CRJ-200 has its engines mounted on the rear fuselage in a T-tail configuration. Both types have seen declining use as airlines transition to larger regional jets.

The CRJ-200 is identifiable by its distinctive T-tail with engines mounted on either side of the rear fuselage. It has a slender fuselage with small oval windows and a pointed nose. The aircraft sits low to the ground and typically uses airstairs rather than jet bridges. Its overall appearance is sleek and tube-like, noticeably smaller than mainline jets.

The CRJ-200 evolved from the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-100) which first flew in 1991, making it one of the pioneering regional jets. Over 1,000 CRJ-100/200 aircraft were delivered, transforming the regional airline industry by replacing turboprops on many routes. Production ended in 2006, and many CRJ-200s have been retired or converted to cargo aircraft. SkyWest Airlines and Endeavor Air were among the last major operators in the United States.