Embraer ERJ Family

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1995 · airliner

The Embraer ERJ family — comprising the ERJ 135, 140, and 145 — are rear-engined regional jets seating between 37 and 50 passengers. They dominated the regional jet market through the late 1990s and 2000s.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	Rear-fuselage-mounted engines flanking T-tail
T — Tail	T-tail

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Rear-fuselage-mounted engines flanking T-tail
Narrow single-aisle tube with 1-2 seating
Small regional jet seating 37–50 passengers

The characteristic rear-fuselage engines flanking a T-tail, combined with a notably narrow circular fuselage and 1-2 cabin seating, make the ERJ instantly recognisable among regional jets.

Specifications

The Embraer ERJ Family has a length of 26 m (85 ft).
It has a wingspan of 20.04 m (66 ft).
Its maximum speed is 834 km/h (518 mph).
Typical crew: 2 pilots + 1–2 cabin crew.

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History

The ERJ 145 first flew in 1995, derived from the earlier EMB 120 Brasilia turboprop. Embraer scaled the fuselage and adapted the rear-engine T-tail layout for jet operations. Over 1,000 ERJ 145 series aircraft were delivered to airlines worldwide.

Variants

The family spans the ERJ 135 (37 seats), ERJ 140 (44 seats), and ERJ 145 (50 seats). Military variants include the R-99 surveillance aircraft and the P-99 maritime patrol version for the Brazilian Air Force.

Where you'll see it

Extensively operated by regional carriers throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America. ExpressJet, American Eagle, and many European regional operators flew the type in large numbers; some remain in service today.

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