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The Bombardier CRJ200 - previously known as the Canadair CRJ200 - is a four-abreast, twin engine regional jet airliner designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace between 1991 and 2006. It was the 2nd major variant of the CRJ family. Bombardier acquired the CRJ program in 1987, but the Canadair brand name was retained until the late 1990s.
First launched in 1989, the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) program was derived from the Canadair Challenger 600 business jet. The original CRJ aircraft, the Canadair CRJ100, made its first flight on 10 May 1991 and entered production the following year, in 1992, becoming Canada's first commercial jet airliner to enter revenue service. A 2nd variant, the Canadair CRJ200, replaced the CRJ100 when it was introduced in 1994. Powered by two General Electric CF34 turbofans that are mounted on the rear fuselage, the 50-seat CRJ200 is identical in structure to the earlier CRJ100 except for upgraded engines offering lower fuel consumption, increased cruise altitude and speed.
During the late 1990s, further variants were developed and released into production, including the Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900, and Bombardier CRJ1000 series. The CRJ200 program also spawned a new super-midsized business jet, the 16-seat Bombardier Challenger SE special edition corporate jetliner, which was introduced in 1996; it was rebranded as the Bombardier Challenger 800/850 in 2006. In addition, two aftermarket freighter conversion programs were established over time: 1) the Bombardier CRJ200PF Freighter, a package freighter for the overnight delivery market; and 2) the Bombardier CRJ200SF Freighter, which converts the CRJ200 into a full fledged large-door freighter.
Production of the CRJ200 aircraft series ended in 2006, with 782 CRJ200s built - more than any other CRJ aircraft variant. Over 300 CRJ200s remain in active service as of this writing. An additional 226 of the older Bombardier CRJ100s were delivered, of which 25 are reported to be in continuing service. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries purchased the entire CRJ line from Bombardier in 2020, and continue to provide support for the aircraft.
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Name: Bombardier CRJ200
Origin: Dorval (Montréal), Québec, Canada
Role: Two Engine Narrowbody Jet Airliner
First Introduction: 19 October 1992
Status: Out of Production; In Service
Cockpit Crew: Two
Seating: 48-50
Engines: 2 x General Electric CF34-3B1
Cruise Speed: 465 knots (860 km/h; 535 mph)
Range: 1700 nmi (3148 km; 2000 mi)