1900D vs CRJ700
The CRJ700 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation 1900D (introduced 1991) beside the Bombardier Aviation CRJ700 (introduced 2001) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the CRJ700 carries more passengers. undefined
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1900D vs CRJ700: the key differences
- The CRJ700 delivers 263% more range (1900D: 380 nm; CRJ700: 1,378 nm).
- The CRJ700 delivers 69% more cruise speed (1900D: 280 kt; CRJ700: 473 kt).
- The CRJ700 delivers 311% more passenger capacity (1900D: 19 seats; CRJ700: 78 seats).
- The CRJ700 is the newer design (introduced 2001 versus 1991 for the 1900D), a gap of 10 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The CRJ700 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (75,000 lbs versus 17,120 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The CRJ700 is the stronger fit for regional and short-to-medium legs — its 1,378 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The 1900D, at 380 nm, is better matched to short-haul and regional hops, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the 1900D's range, the CRJ700's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the CRJ700 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 1900D can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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1900D vs CRJ700: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 1900D or the CRJ700?
The CRJ700 has the longer published range — 1,378 nm versus 380 nm for the 1900D.
Does the 1900D or CRJ700 seat more passengers?
The CRJ700 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 78 seats, compared with 19 on the 1900D.
Which is faster, the 1900D or the CRJ700?
The CRJ700 cruises faster, at 473 kt versus 280 kt for the 1900D.
Which is newer, the 1900D or the CRJ700?
The CRJ700 is the newer design, introduced in 2001 versus 1991 for the 1900D.
Is the 1900D or the CRJ700 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the CRJ700 is the larger aircraft — 75,000 lbs versus 17,120 lbs for the 1900D.
Should I buy the 1900D or the CRJ700?
On published specifications the CRJ700 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 1900D can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 1900D vs CRJ700?
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