General Aviation

Embraer Emb-145lr

Manufacturer: EMBRAER

The Embraer Emb-145lr is a long‑range variant of the Embraer ERJ‑145 regional jet. It was developed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer as part of the ERJ family, which began in 1989 and entered service in 1997. The Emb-145lr extends the range of the base ERJ‑145 by increasing fuel capacity and upgrading the Rolls‑Royce AE 3007 engines.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
embraer-emb-145lr
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
204
Example Registration
N11535

Specifications

Length
26.34 m / 86.42 ft
Height
6.76 m / 22.18 ft
Range
3241 km / 1750 nmi
Ceiling
6100 m / 37000 ft
First Flight
1995-08-11
Production Start
1992
Production End
2020
Total Built
1231

Aircraft Overview

History

Development of the ERJ‑145 started in 1989 as a stretched EMB 120 Brasilia. The prototype first flew on 11 August 1995, and the type received its FAA certificate on 10 December 1996. It entered revenue service with ExpressJet on 6 April 1997. The long‑range ERJ‑145LR variant was introduced later as part of the family’s expansion. Production of the entire ERJ family ended in 2020 after 1,231 aircraft had been built.

Design

The Emb-145lr is a twin‑engine jet powered by two Rolls‑Royce AE 3007A1 turbofans, each producing up to 8,917 lbf of thrust. The aircraft features a high‑commonality airframe with a stretched fuselage, winglets, and additional fuel tanks. Its cockpit uses the Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite and a dual FADEC‑controlled engine system. The long‑range version increases fuel capacity to 5,187 kg and incorporates upgraded engines for extended range and improved performance.

Variants

The Emb-145lr is the long‑range version of the ERJ‑145. It increases fuel capacity to 5,187 kg and uses upgraded AE 3007A1 engines. Other variants in the family include the ERJ‑135, ERJ‑140, and the business‑jet Legacy 600, all sharing a common type rating.

Operations

The ERJ‑145LR has been operated by many regional carriers, including ExpressJet, CommuteAir, and other airlines worldwide. It is popular on high‑demand regional routes and has also been used for VIP transport by governments. The aircraft’s common type rating allows operators to use a single pilot pool across all ERJ variants.

Notable Facts

  • First flight of the ERJ‑145 prototype on 11 August 1995.
  • FAA type certificate issued on 10 December 1996.
  • 1,231 ERJ aircraft built before production ended in 2020.
  • Harbin joint venture produced 41 ERJ‑145s in China between 2004 and 2016.
  • The ERJ‑145LR increases fuel capacity to 5,187 kg and uses upgraded AE 3007A1 engines.

Variants

  • EMB-145LR- 204 registrations - Example N11535

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