Embraer 170

The regional jet built to bridge the gap between turboprops and narrowbodies.

Overview

Embraer Brazil ICAO: E170 2004–2017 Active $41 million (2016)

The Embraer 170 marked the launch of Embraer’s E-Jet family in the early 2000s. Designed for airlines seeking mainline comfort in a regional footprint, it introduced a wider cabin and advanced avionics. The aircraft quickly gained acceptance on short- and medium-haul routes.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric´s CF34-8E
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 14,200 lbf · 63 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus Epic
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
78
Crew
—
Cabin width
9 ft 0 in  ·  2.74 m
Cabin height
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Cabin length
63 ft 9 in  ·  19.43 m
Exterior length
98 ft 1 in  ·  29.90 m
Tail height
32 ft 4 in  ·  9.85 m
Fuselage diameter
9 ft 11 in  ·  3.01 m
Wing span
85 ft 4 in  ·  26.00 m
Baggage volume
508 ft³  ·  14.4 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
85,000 lb  ·  38,600 kg
Max landing weight
73,500 lb  ·  33,300 kg
Max payload
21,500 lb  ·  9,750 kg
Fuel capacity
3,050 gal · 11,600 L · 9,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
480 kt  ·  552 mph  ·  889 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
130 kt  ·  150 mph  ·  241 km/h
Range
2,150 nm  ·  2,470 mi  ·  3,980 km
Fuel burn
0.68 nm/gal  ·  0.33 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,400 ft/min  ·  17 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,400 ft  ·  1,640 m
Landing distance
4,050 ft  ·  1,240 m
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Operational Context

Embraer 170 — regional jet airliner

The Embraer 170 first flew in 2002 and entered service in 2004. It was developed as a clean-sheet design rather than a stretched regional jet, featuring a four-abreast cabin and modern fly-by-wire controls. The aircraft targeted the 70- to 80-seat market segment.

Two General Electric CF34-8E turbofan engines producing approximately 14,200 pounds of thrust (63 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.80. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 82,000 pounds (37,195 kg), with range near 2,100 nautical miles (3,889 km).

The E170 helped redefine passenger expectations in regional aviation by offering a more spacious interior. It remains in service with airlines worldwide and laid the foundation for larger E-Jet variants.