The story
The CRJ began as a Challenger business jet stretched by 19 feet 5 inches, with plugs ahead of and behind the wing. The CRJ100 is that original 50-seat version, with GE CF34-3A1 engines: it first flew in May 1991 and Lufthansa CityLine put it into service in October 1992. Bombardier built 226, alongside the CRJ200 that swapped in more efficient CF34-3B1 engines, and longer-range ER and LR versions followed. Early operators included Lufthansa CityLine, Comair and Brit Air.
From the outside a CRJ100 and a CRJ200 look the same. The main difference is the engine model inside the nacelles.
Quick answers
How do you identify a CRJ100?
A small T-tailed jet with two rear-mounted engines and small winglets, about 88 ft long. You cannot tell it from a CRJ200 by looking, so the registration is the only reliable check.
What does a CRJ100 sound like?
A high, whistling CF34 whine from the tail-mounted engines.
How many passengers does the CRJ100 carry?
Up to 50. A typical layout is 50 (1-class).
How big is the CRJ100?
It is 87 ft 10 in long and 69 ft 6 in across the wings.
When did the CRJ100 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1991.
How many CRJ100s have been built?
226 built.
How rare is a CRJ100 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first CRJ100 catch is worth 25 points.
