Bombardier CRJ100/200
The Bombardier CRJ100 and CRJ200 (previously Canadair CRJ100 and CRJ200) is a regional jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace between 1991 and 2006, the first of the Bombardier CRJ family.
| CRJ100 / CRJ200 | |
|---|---|
| CRJ200 flown by SkyWest Airlines, the largest operator of the type | |
| Role | Regional jet |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Aerospace |
| First flight | 10 May 1991 |
| Introduction | 19 October 1992 with Lufthansa CityLine |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | SkyWest Airlines Air Wisconsin Jazz Aviation |
| Produced | 1991–2006 |
| Number built | 1021 |
| Developed from | Bombardier Challenger 600 series |
| Variants | Bombardier CRJ700 series |
The Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) program, derived from the Challenger 600 business jet, was launched in early 1989. The first CRJ100 prototype made its maiden flight on 10 May 1991. Canada's first jet airliner to enter commercial service was introduced by launch customer Lufthansa in 1992.
The 50 seat aircraft is powered by two GE CF34 turbofans, mounted on the rear fuselage. The CRJ200 has more efficient turbofan engines for lower fuel consumption, increased cruise altitude and speed. During the late 1990s, it was stretched into the CRJ700 series. Production ended in 2006 but many remain in service. In 2020, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries purchased the entire CRJ line from Bombardier, and will continue support for the aircraft.
CRJ100 and CRJ200 are marketing designations defining a CRJ100 of aircraft type CL-600-2B19 with CF34-3A1 engines and a CRJ200 as CL-600-2B19 variant with CF34-3B1 engines.