The story
The ERJ-145 is a 50-seat tube with engines bolted onto the back. Cramped? Yes. But it opened up hundreds of small-city routes.
The ERJ-145 is the basis for several military variants including the E-99 airborne early warning aircraft.
Quick answers
How do you identify a ERJ-145?
Rear-mounted engines, T-tail. Very slender fuselage — 1-by-2 seating. Getting rare in US service.
What does a ERJ-145 sound like?
AE 3007 engines have a distinctive high-pitched whine — you hear them coming.
How fast is the ERJ-145?
Top speed is 434 kts.
How many passengers does the ERJ-145 carry?
Up to 50. A typical layout is 50 (1-class).
How far can the ERJ-145 fly?
Range is about 1,550 nmi.
How big is the ERJ-145?
It is 98 ft 0 in long and 65 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the ERJ-145 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1995.
How many ERJ-145s have been built?
1,231 (whole ERJ family) built.
How rare is a ERJ-145 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first ERJ-145 catch is worth 50 points.

