Comac C919

China’s narrow-body jet built to compete in the global single-aisle market.

Overview

Comac China ICAO: C919 2017–Present Active $1 million (2012)

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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C919 COMAC-Commercial Aircraft Corporation Of China

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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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