Bombardier CRJ 700

The regional jet built for mid-capacity routes.

Overview

Bombardier Canada 1999–Present $24.4 million

The Bombardier CRJ 700 was introduced in the early 2000s as a stretched development of the CRJ 200. Designed for approximately 70 passengers, it expanded the CRJ family into higher-capacity markets. The aircraft remains common in regional fleets.

Specifications

Units
Engine
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Engine type
-
Thrust
12,670 lbf · 56 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins ProLine 4
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
78
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 0 in  ·  2.13 m
Cabin height
6 ft 2 in  ·  1.89 m
Cabin length
56 ft 8 in  ·  17.28 m
Exterior length
106 ft 8 in  ·  32.51 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.69 m
Wing span
76 ft 3 in  ·  23.24 m
Baggage volume
813 ft³  ·  23.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
77,000 lb  ·  34,900 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
20,000 lb  ·  9,050 kg
Fuel capacity
2,900 gal · 11,000 L · 8,800 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
473 kt  ·  544 mph  ·  876 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
2,002 nm  ·  2,300 mi  ·  3,710 km
Fuel burn
0.68 nm/gal  ·  0.33 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,500 ft/min  ·  18 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,050 ft  ·  1,850 m
Landing distance
5,100 ft  ·  1,560 m
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United Express / SkyWest Airlines CRJ 700

Operational Context

Bombardier CRJ 700 — regional jet airliner

The CRJ 700 first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2001. It retained cockpit commonality with earlier CRJ models. The aircraft was designed for short- and medium-haul regional routes.

Two General Electric CF34-8C turbofan engines producing approximately 13,790 pounds of thrust (61 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.80. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 75,000 pounds (34,019 kg), with range near 1,600 nautical miles (2,963 km).

The CRJ 700 has been widely used by North American and international carriers. It bridged the gap between smaller regional jets and mainline aircraft. Production concluded in the 2020s.