COMAC's first home-designed regional jet, the ARJ21-700 also goes by 'Xiang Feng,' or Soaring Phoenix, and began airline service with Chengdu Airlines in 2016. Two General Electric CF34-10A engines seat 78 typically and up to 97, ranging about 3,700 km at speeds near 797 km/h. First flown in 2008, it runs 33.46 metres long on a 27.28-metre wing and grosses up to 43,500 kg. It continues in production as an early fruit of China's regional-aircraft effort. The compact twin stands 8.44 metres tall and carries about 12 cubic metres of cargo, serving short domestic and feeder routes. Its ICAO code is AJ27.
Dimensions
Length
33,46 m
Wingspan
27,28 m
Height
8,44 m
Cabin Width
3,14 m
Performance
Range
3.700 km
Cruise Speed
797 km/h
Max Speed
828 km/h
Service Ceiling
11.900 m
Category
medium-haul
Capacity
Typical Seats
78
Max Seats
97
Cargo Volume
12,00 m³
Size
regional
Engines
Count
2
Type
Turbofan
Model
GE CF34-10A
About COMAC ARJ21-700
Çin'in yerli tasarımı ilk bölgesel jeti; 'Xiang Feng' (Yükselen Anka) olarak da bilinir. ARJ21, 2016'da Chengdu Airlines ile ticari hizmete girdi.
Frequently Asked Questions
The COMAC ARJ21-700 typically seats 78 passengers in a two-class configuration. In a single-class layout, it can carry up to 90 passengers. The cabin is 3.14 m wide with a 2-3 seating arrangement. The ARJ21 (Advanced Regional Jet for the 21st Century) is China's first domestically developed regional jet.
The COMAC ARJ21-700 has a maximum range of approximately 3,700 km (1,998 nautical miles). The aircraft uses two General Electric CF34-10A turbofan engines, the same engine family used on Embraer E-Jets. The ARJ21 was designed to operate from high-altitude airports and hot climates common in western China, with takeoff performance certified for runways at up to 2,438 m elevation.
The ARJ21-700 carries similar passenger numbers to the E175 (78 vs 76 in two-class) but uses a wider 2-3 cabin layout compared to the E175's 2-2 arrangement. The E175 is lighter, more fuel-efficient, and has a proven global service record. The ARJ21's design is derived from the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80 family, based on technology transferred to China in the 1990s. The ARJ21 is currently certified only in China and has no international operators.
The ARJ21-700 has a rear-engine T-tail configuration reminiscent of the DC-9/MD-80 family, with two GE CF34 engines mounted on either side of the rear fuselage. Its swept wings are positioned low on the fuselage. The aircraft has a distinctive Chinese design aesthetic with a slightly wider fuselage than typical regional jets. The ARJ21 is found exclusively at Chinese airports, primarily operated by domestic carriers.
The ARJ21 is a milestone in China's ambition to develop an indigenous commercial aviation industry. Development began in 2002, but the program experienced extensive delays — the first flight did not occur until 2008, and commercial service with Chengdu Airlines started in 2016, over a decade late. Despite its troubled development, the ARJ21 served as a learning platform for COMAC's larger C919 program. Over 100 ARJ21s have been delivered to Chinese airlines, and the type is operated by multiple carriers including China Eastern and Air China subsidiaries.