Commercial

Bombardier Inc Cl-600-2b19

Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER INC

The Bombardier CRJ100 and CRJ200 are 50‑seat regional jets produced from 1991 to 2006. They are based on the Challenger 600 business jet and were the first aircraft in Bombardier’s CRJ family.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
bombardier-inc-cl-600-2b19
Class
Commercial
Registry Count
393
Example Registration
N101CN

Specifications

Wingspan
21.18 m / 69 ft
Length
26.77 m / 87 ft
Height
6.3 m / 20 ft
Range
3056 km / 1650 nmi
Ceiling
12496 m / 41000 ft
First Flight
1991-05-10
Production Start
1991
Production End
2006
Total Built
1021

Aircraft Overview

History

The CRJ program launched in early 1989, evolving from the Challenger 600. The first prototype flew on 10 May 1991, and Lufthansa became the launch customer in 1992. Production ran until 2006, after which Mitsubishi Heavy Industries acquired the line in 2020 and will continue support.

Design

The CRJ100/200 are low‑wing monoplane regional jets based on the Challenger 600. They were stretched 5.9 m with fuselage plugs, reinforced wings, larger fuel tanks, and upgraded landing gear. The design includes two GE CF34‑3A1 engines, a ProLine 4 avionics suite, a T‑tail, and two additional emergency exits. The wing features a transonic planform with sweep and winglets to reduce drag.

Variants

Variants include the original CRJ100 and the upgraded CRJ200, both 50‑seat models. Special versions are the CRJ100SF (freighter), CRJ100LR (long‑range), CRJ100SE (executive), CRJ200PF (freighter), CRJ200LR, and CRJ200SF. The CRJ440 is a 44‑seat version for scope‑clause compliance, and the CRJ450 is a 41‑seat two‑class model. The line also spawned the Challenger 800/850 business jet.

Operations

The CRJ100/200 entered service with Lufthansa CityLine in 1992 and were widely adopted by regional carriers worldwide. Their 50‑seat capacity and efficient performance made them suitable for secondary airports and hub‑and‑spoke routes, especially in North America. Operators include SkyWest, Delta Connection, Air Wisconsin, and many European and Asian airlines.

Notable Facts

  • The CRJ100 prototype flew on 10 May 1991.
  • The CRJ200 uses more efficient CF34‑3B1 engines, giving higher cruise altitude and speed.
  • Production of the CRJ family ended in 2006, but many remain in service.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries acquired the CRJ line in 2020 and will continue support.
  • The CRJ440 was certified with 44 seats to meet scope‑clause requirements.
  • The CRJ450 is a 41‑seat two‑class model operated by SkyWest for United Express.

Variants

  • CL-600-2B19- 393 registrations - Example N101CN

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