Embraer RJ145 (ERJ-145)
Embraer, Brazil
General Info
Aircraft Name:
Embraer RJ145 (ERJ-145)
Manufacturer:
Embraer, Brazil
Model Series:
Part of the ERJ family—ERJ-135, ERJ-140, ERJ-145; RJ145 refers specifically to the 50-seat model
First Flight:
Status:
In service (produced 1992–2020; still operational with various operators)
Aircraft Type:
Regional Jet airliner (twin-engine turbofan regional jet)
Country of Origin:
Brazil
Technical Info
Length (m):
Approximately 29.87 m (98 ft 0 in) for ERJ-145LR
Wingspan (m):
Approximately 20.04 m (65 ft 9 in)
Height (m)
Approximately 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
Empty Weight (kg):
Not specified in sourced data
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW):
22,000 kg
Fuel Capacity (L):
Usable fuel approx. 5,136 kg, which is about 6,396 L
Cruise Speed (Km/h):
Mach 0.78 ≈ 833 km/h
Maximum Speed (Km/h):
~833 km/h (as above)
Range (Km):
~2,873 km; Extended-Range (LR/XR): up to ~3,700 km
Service Ceiling (F):
37,000 ft
Engine Type:
Turbofan (rear fuselage-mounted)
Engine Model:
Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines
Number of Engines:
2
Performance & Ops
Runway Requirements (m):
Takeoff field length approx. 1,380 m (balanced) to 2,270 m (heavy conditions)
Takeoff Distance (m):
As above; around 1,380 m to 2,270 m depending on conditions
Landing Distance (m):
Approximately 1,400 m
Minimum Cockpit Crew:
2
Passenger capacity:
Typically 50 seats (1-2 layout)
Cargo Volume (L):
Not specified in sourced data
Use Cases & Operators
Primary Users
CommuteAir, Piedmont Airlines, JSX, Airlink; also ExpressJet, among others
Flight schools using it:
Simulator Version:
Video
Links
- Manufacturer Website
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