Embraer ERJ 140

The regional jet built to bridge capacity between the ERJ 135 and 145.

Overview

Embraer Brazil ICAO: E135 1999–2020 Active $15.2 million (2000)

The Embraer ERJ 140 was developed as a mid-capacity member of the ERJ regional jet family. Entering service in the early 2000s, it offered airlines flexibility between smaller and larger variants. The aircraft targeted short- to medium-haul regional markets.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007 A
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 7,426 lbf · 33 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 1000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
44
Crew
—
Cabin width
6 ft 11 in  ·  2.10 m
Cabin height
6 ft 0 in  ·  1.82 m
Cabin length
49 ft 5 in  ·  15.07 m
Exterior length
93 ft 4 in  ·  28.45 m
Tail height
22 ft 2 in  ·  6.76 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 6 in  ·  2.28 m
Wing span
65 ft 9 in  ·  20.04 m
Baggage volume
325 ft³  ·  9.2 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
46,500 lb  ·  21,100 kg
Max landing weight
41,200 lb  ·  18,700 kg
Max payload
11,700 lb  ·  5,300 kg
Fuel capacity
1,690 gal · 6,400 L · 5,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
450 kt  ·  518 mph  ·  833 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
135 kt  ·  155 mph  ·  250 km/h
Range
1,650 nm  ·  1,900 mi  ·  3,060 km
Fuel burn
0.98 nm/gal  ·  0.48 km/L
Ceiling
37,000 ft  ·  11,300 m
Rate of climb
2,200 ft/min  ·  11 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,050 ft  ·  1,850 m
Landing distance
4,550 ft  ·  1,380 m
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American Eagle Embraer ERJ-140

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Operational Context

Embraer ERJ 140 — regional twin-engine jet

The ERJ 140 first flew in 2000 and entered service in 2001. It shared common systems and structure with the ERJ 135 and ERJ 145, reducing development costs and simplifying fleet integration. The fuselage length positioned it between its two sister models.

Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines, each producing approximately 7,400 pounds of thrust (33 kN), powered the aircraft. Cruise speed was around Mach 0.78. Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 47,000 pounds (21,319 kg), with seating typically for about 44 passengers.

The ERJ 140 provided airlines with scheduling flexibility while maintaining fleet commonality. Production numbers were lower than the ERJ 145, but the aircraft filled a niche role in regional operations. It remains active with select operators worldwide.