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How the CRJ200 fits into the CRJ story

CRJ200 is an in-service member of the Bombardier CRJ family, known for the improved 50-seat branch that became a defining feeder jet.

The CRJ200 earned a distinct place in the Bombardier CRJ family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

1996

Seating

50 to 50

Range

1,700 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The CRJ200 stands out within the Bombardier CRJ family because it captures the improved 50-seat branch that became a defining feeder jet.

It entered service in 1996 with General Electric CF34-3B1 engines, typical seating for 50 to 50, and published range of about 1,700 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
CRJ2
Designator references
Engines
General Electric CF34-3B1
Type data
Service entry
1996
Operator records
Typical seating
50 to 50
Operator layouts
Range
1,700 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.