Embraer 170
The Embraer 170 is the smallest member of Embraer's original E-Jet family, a clean-sheet design that moved away from the tail-mounted-engine layout of the earlier ERJ regional jets to underwing engines like larger mainline aircraft. That change gave it a wider cabin with four-abreast seating, roomier than the narrower ERJ-series cabins it indirectly replaced. Its size fits neatly between the largest traditional regional jets and the smallest narrow-body airliners. It helped Embraer expand from pure regional-jet manufacturing into aircraft that could credibly compete for some mainline airline routes.
Did you know?
The Embraer 170 moved the E-Jet family to underwing engines, giving it a wider four-abreast cabin than older tail-mounted-engine regional jets.
Specifications
| Length | 29.9 m (98 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Height | 9.6 m (31 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 78 |
| Persons on board | 78 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 35.9 t |
| Range | 2,150 NM (3,982 km) |
| Maximum speed | 488 kt (904 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,400 ft/min (17.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,582 m (5,190 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) |
| Engines | CF34-8E |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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