| Product Name | ERJ 145
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| Embraer Code | ERJ 145/135/140
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| Market niche | Commercial Aviation
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| Start of the Project | 1989
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| Maiden flight | 1995
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| Certifications | CTA — November 29, 1996 FAA — December 10, 1996 EASA — May 27, 1997
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| Rollout | 1995
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| 1st delivery | Continental Express / United States
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| Other references | In 2002 Varig was the first company to operate the São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro shuttle flight, the most desirable and profitable trade route in the country, with a national aircraft, the ERJ 145.
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| Powerplants |
ERJ-145ER - Two 31.3kN (7040lb) Rolls-Royce AE-3007A turbofans.
ERJ-145LR - Two 33.0kN (7426lb) AE-3007A1s.
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| Performance |
High speed cruising speed 833km/h (450kt).
Service ceiling 37,000ft.
ERJ-145ER - Range with 50 passengers at long range cruising speed 2445km (1320nm).
ERJ-145LR - Range with 50 passengers at long range cruising speed 2870km (1550nm).
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| Weights |
ERJ-145ER - Operating empty 11,667kg (25,722lb), max takeoff 20,600kg (45,415lb).
ERJ-145LR - Operating empty 12,007kg (26,470lb), max takeoff 22,000kg (48,500lb).
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| Dimensions |
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| Wing span | 20.04m (65ft 9in)
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| length | 29.87m (98ft 0in)
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| height | 6.75m (22ft 2in)
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| Wing area | 51.2m2 (550.9sq ft).
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| Capacity |
Flightcrew of two.
Standard passenger accommodation for 50 at three abreast and 79cm (31in) pitch.
Alternative seating for 48 or 49 with wardrobe fitted.
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