The story
The Bombardier CRJ family kept regional aviation alive for decades. Yes, the overhead bins are tiny. Yes, you'll bump your head. But it got you from Boise to Denver, and that's what matters.
Over 1,900 CRJ aircraft were built before Bombardier sold the program. They're gradually being replaced by larger Embraer jets.
Quick answers
How do you identify a CRJ (Series)?
T-tail, rear-mounted engines. Very narrow fuselage (2+2 seating). Short and stubby compared to E-Jets.
What does a CRJ (Series) sound like?
CF34 engines are whiny and high-pitched. You know you're on a CRJ.
How fast is the CRJ (Series)?
Top speed is 424 kts.
How many passengers does the CRJ (Series) carry?
Up to 50. A typical layout is 50 (1-class).
How far can the CRJ (Series) fly?
Range is about 1,650 nmi.
How big is the CRJ (Series)?
It is 87 ft 10 in long and 69 ft 6 in across the wings.
When did the CRJ (Series) first fly?
Its first flight was in 1991.
How many CRJ (Series)s have been built?
1,945 built.
How rare is a CRJ (Series) in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first CRJ (Series) catch is worth 25 points.
