CRJ700 vs ERJ-145
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The Bombardier Aviation CRJ700 (introduced 2001) and the Embraer Executive Jets ERJ-145 (introduced 1996) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. 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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CRJ700 vs ERJ-145: the key differences
- The ERJ-145 delivers 12% more range (CRJ700: 1,378 nm; ERJ-145: 1,550 nm).
- The CRJ700 delivers 5% more cruise speed (CRJ700: 473 kt; ERJ-145: 450 kt).
- The CRJ700 delivers 56% more passenger capacity (CRJ700: 78 seats; ERJ-145: 50 seats).
- The CRJ700 is the newer design (introduced 2001 versus 1996 for the ERJ-145), a gap of 5 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 48,501 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the CRJ700 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the ERJ-145 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the CRJ700 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the CRJ700 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
CRJ700 vs ERJ-145: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the CRJ700 or the ERJ-145?
The ERJ-145 has the longer published range — 1,550 nm versus 1,378 nm for the CRJ700.
Does the CRJ700 or ERJ-145 seat more passengers?
The CRJ700 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 78 seats, compared with 50 on the ERJ-145.
Which is faster, the CRJ700 or the ERJ-145?
The CRJ700 cruises faster, at 473 kt versus 450 kt for the ERJ-145.
Which is newer, the CRJ700 or the ERJ-145?
The CRJ700 is the newer design, introduced in 2001 versus 1996 for the ERJ-145.
Is the CRJ700 or the ERJ-145 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the CRJ700 is the larger aircraft — 75,000 lbs versus 48,501 lbs for the ERJ-145.
Should I buy the CRJ700 or the ERJ-145?
Choose the ERJ-145 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the CRJ700 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the CRJ700 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the CRJ700 vs ERJ-145?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.