The story
The ERJ-145XR is the long-legged ERJ-145: an extra fuel tank in the belly, winglets, uprated Rolls-Royce engines and a faster cruise. Launch customer ExpressJet, flying as Continental Express, ordered more than a hundred of them.
The XR's extra belly tank stretches the ERJ-145's range to about 2,000 nautical miles, a long way for a 50-seat jet.
Quick answers
How do you identify a ERJ-145XR?
Looks like an ERJ-145 with winglets. Rear-mounted engines, T-tail, very slender 1-2 fuselage. Most wore ExpressJet or United Express colors.
What does a ERJ-145XR sound like?
AE 3007 turbofans with the classic ERJ high-pitched whine.
How fast is the ERJ-145XR?
Top speed is 460 kts (Mach 0.80).
How many passengers does the ERJ-145XR carry?
Up to 50. A typical layout is 50 (1-class).
How far can the ERJ-145XR fly?
Range is about 2,000 nmi.
How big is the ERJ-145XR?
It is 98 ft 0 in long and 65 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the ERJ-145XR first fly?
Its first flight was in 2001.
How many ERJ-145XRs have been built?
100+ built.
How rare is a ERJ-145XR in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first ERJ-145XR catch is worth 25 points.
