Mid Size Passenger Jets
Embraer E190-E2
ICAO: E290
Overview
The Comac C919 is a single-aisle jet developed to compete with established Western narrow-body aircraft. Designed for short- and medium-haul routes, it represents China’s entry into the 150-seat class. The aircraft entered service in the early 2020s.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × CFM International LEAP-1C
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 31,000 lbf · 138 kN
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins, Honeywell, CETC, GE AVIC,
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 168
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 12 ft 10 in · 3.90 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 5 in · 2.25 m
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 127 ft 7 in · 38.90 m
- Tail height
- 39 ft 2 in · 11.95 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 13 ft 0 in · 3.95 m
- Wing span
- 117 ft 6 in · 35.81 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 181,000 lb · 82,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 45,000 lb · 20,400 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7,200 gal · 27,200 L · 21,800 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 520 kt · 598 mph · 963 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 135 kt · 155 mph · 250 km/h
- Range
- 3,000 nm · 3,450 mi · 5,560 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 39,700 ft · 12,100 m
- Rate of climb
- —
- Takeoff distance
- 6,550 ft · 2,000 m
- Landing distance
- 5,250 ft · 1,600 m
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Operational Context
Comac C919 — single-aisle twin-engine jetliner
The C919 first flew in 2017 and entered commercial service in 2023. It was developed by Comac to provide a domestically produced alternative to established narrow-body aircraft. The design features a conventional low-wing layout with underwing engines and fly-by-wire flight controls.
Powered by two CFM International LEAP-1C turbofan engines producing approximately 30,000 pounds of thrust (133 kN) each, the C919 cruises at around 455 knots (842 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 170,000 pounds (77,100 kg). Seating typically ranges from 150 to 170 passengers depending on configuration.
The C919 is central to China’s long-term aerospace strategy. Initial operations have focused on domestic airlines. The program reflects efforts to establish a competitive single-aisle aircraft in the global market.
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