Embraer E-Jet
Embraer · Brazil · first flew 2002 · airliner
The Embraer E-Jet family is a series of Brazilian narrow-body regional jets that revolutionised regional aviation by offering single-aisle comfort in a smaller package. With no middle seat in its 2+2 layout, it became highly popular with both airlines and passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Brazilian regional jet family with engines mounted on rear fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Brazilian regional jet family with engines mounted on rear fuselage
- Narrow oval fuselage with 2+2 seating offering no middle seat
- Four members: E170, E175, E190, E195 seating 70–120 passengers
Underwing CF34 turbofans on a low wing with winglets; four-abreast cabin gives a slimmer fuselage than an A220 or 737.
Specifications
- The Embraer E-Jet has a length of 36.24 m (119 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 890 km/h (553 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 + 70-120 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Embraer launched the E-Jet programme in 1999 following the success of its ERJ-145 regional jets. The E170 first flew in February 2002 and the family entered service in 2004. The E-Jets found widespread adoption replacing turboprops and older regional jets on short-haul routes. An upgraded E2 family with new Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans was launched in 2013 and entered service in 2018.
Variants
The family comprises the E170 (~70 seats), E175 (~80 seats), E190 (~100 seats), and E195 (~120 seats); the E2 generation (E175-E2, E190-E2, E195-E2) features new engines and winglets.
Where you'll see it
Operated by hundreds of airlines worldwide including JetBlue, Air Canada, Lufthansa CityLine, British Airways (as Comair), and Azul Brazilian Airlines; the E-Jet is one of the most successful regional jet programmes ever.
Related aircraft
- Embraer E170
- Legacy 600
- E175
- Embraer E190
- Airbus A318
- Airbus A340-500
- Bombardier Learjet 40
- Airbus A340-600
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