Comprehensive Overview of the Bombardier CRJ-200
General Information
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Role: Regional airliner; Business jetliner
First flight: May 10, 1991
Primary airlines: Air Wisconsin, Delta Air Lines , Endeavor Air, PSA Airlines, SkyWest Airlines
Passenger seating: 50
Models: CRJ100, CRJ100SF, CRJ100SE, CRJ200PF, CRJ200LR
Features
- General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines
- Transonic wings fitted with winglets
- Upgraded and redesigned interior configurations
Interior Diagram
Fun Facts
- The CRJ stands for Canadian Regional Jet.
- It has the highest level of cabin air quality and is equipped to provide 100 percent fresh air – there is no recycling back into the cabin allowed.
- The CRJ-200 has a turning radius of 75 feet.
- SkyWest is the largest CRJ100/200 operator.
Type Rating
Pilots must earn their type rating in the Bombardier CRJ-200 to be qualified to fly this aircraft. In most cases, the airline you fly for will get you type-rated.
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