Embraer E195
Embraer · Brazil · first flew 2004 · airliner
The largest of Embraer's original E-Jet regional family, the E195 brings true jet comfort and underwing engines to short-haul regional routes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Distinctive double-bubble fuselage cross-section |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Distinctive double-bubble fuselage cross-section
- Underwing-mounted engines on a small jet
- Slim swept fin with conventional tailplane
Unlike a regional turboprop, the E195 is a clean twin-jet with engines slung under a low swept wing and a conventional swept fin (not a T-tail). Its giveaway is the rounded 'double-bubble' fuselage and its size: longer than the A320 family's smaller members yet noticeably more slender, with four-abreast seating.
Specifications
- The Embraer E195 has a length of 38.65 m (127 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28.72 m (94 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 890 km/h (553 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Embraer launched its E-Jet family around 2000 to move up from regional turboprops and small jets into mainline-feeling aircraft. The stretched E195 first flew in 2004 and entered service in 2006, seating roughly 100-120 passengers in a comfortable double-bubble cabin. It found a niche on thinner routes too small for an A320 or 737.
Variants
The first-generation E-Jets run from the E170 and E175 to the larger E190 and E195. A re-engined E2 generation (E190-E2 and the much larger E195-E2) followed with geared turbofans and new wings.
Where you'll see it
In UK skies the E-Jets are flown by regional and feeder carriers; the E195 was a Flybe staple and is seen at regional hubs and on European routes. Today E190/E195 types appear with operators serving London City, Birmingham and Scottish airports on shorter sectors.
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- E175
- Embraer E-Jet
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