CRJ-900
Aircraft Specifications:
- ICAO Designation: CR9
- Passenger Capacity: 76 passengers
- Cargo Capacity: 22749 lbs
- Range: 1588 nm
- Cruising Speed: 527 knots
Description:
The Canadair Bombardier Regional Jet CRJ-900 is a short- to medium-range narrow-bodied aircraft operated by Mesaba Airlines starting in June of 1997 under the auspices of Northwest Airlink. It is a stretched 76-90 seat version of the CRJ-700. The aircraft features two GE CF34-8C5 engines, each producing 13,360 lbs of thrust, and added leading edge slats to the wings. Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight is 84,500 pounds. The airplane is loosely based on the CRJ-200 series with a few major improvements. The engines are controlled by FADEC digital engine control instead of control cables and a fuel control unit. The CRJ-900 was operated out of Minneapolis, Detroit, and Memphis and saw service until the merger in 2009 with DAL who continues to fly a few of them under Delta Connection.