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Bombardier CRJ-200 specs, size & range

The Bombardier CRJ-200 (ICAO code CRJ2, IATA CR2) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 26.8 m long, a 21.2 m wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 23,133 kg and a range of 3,148 km.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Bombardier CRJ-200
Photo: BriYYZ · source · CC BY SA 2.0

CRJ-200 specifications

Length
26.77 m (87.8 ft)
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Wingspan
21.21 m (69.6 ft)
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Height
6.22 m (20.4 ft)
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Wing area
48.4 m² (520 sq ft)
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Fuselage width
2.69 m
Fuselage height
2.69 m
Max take-off weight
23,133 kg (50,999 lb)
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Max landing weight
21,319 kg (47,000 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
19,958 kg
Max ramp weight
23,247 kg
Fuel capacity
8,082 L (2,135 US gal)
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Cruise speed
424 kn (785 km/h)
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Maximum speed
460 kn (852 km/h)
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Approach speed
140 kn (259 km/h)
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Range
1,700 nm (3,148 km)
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Service ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)

Official type certificate →

The Bombardier CRJ-200 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Bombardier. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code CRJ2, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code CR2. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

CRJ-200 size and dimensions

The CRJ-200 is 26.77 m (87.8 ft) long, has a wingspan of 21.21 m and stands 6.22 m tall. That makes it the #63 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 4% of them. Its fuselage is 2.69 m wide. With 48.4 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 478 kg/m².

CRJ-200 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 23,133 kg (50,999 lb) and it may land at up to 21,319 kg — 92% of take-off weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #67 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 19,958 kg, leaving up to 3,175 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight. The tanks hold 8,082 litres (2,135 US gallons), about 6.5 tonnes of jet fuel.

CRJ-200 speed and range

It cruises at about 785 km/h (424 knots), faster than 7% of airliners & big jets. Its range of 3,148 km (1,700 nm) is enough to fly non-stop from Warsaw to Barcelona (1,870 km) — about 4 hours at cruise speed. On final approach it flies at around 140 knots (259 km/h), ICAO approach category C. Its ceiling is 41,000 ft (12,497 m).

Aircraft similar to the CRJ-200

Comparable airliners & big jets include Tupolev Tu-16, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Yakovlev Yak-141 and Boeing P-8A Poseidon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Bombardier CRJ-200?

CRJ2 (IATA code: CR2) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How far can the Bombardier CRJ-200 fly?

About 1,700 nautical miles (3,148 km) without refuelling.

How fast is the Bombardier CRJ-200?

It cruises at about 424 knots (785 km/h), with a maximum speed of 852 km/h.

How big is the Bombardier CRJ-200?

Length 26.77 m, wingspan 21.21 m and height 6.22 m.

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