For over 20 years the airspace around the plow pretty small planes "CRJ 200" Canadian production.Their popularity is due to the fact that the development of good transport infrastructure in any country must be able to short-distance flights.And an aircraft of this type creates such movements every opportunity.The aircraft was released by "Canadair" (later changed to "Bombardier") in May 1991.
"Bombardier CRJ 200" has a high movement speed comparable to the speed of large ships (790 km \ h, cruising), take-off weight to 21 tonnes (max!), Operated by a crew of two people (pilot, copilot).The number of passengers that it can take on board, 50 people (in some cases produced aerial vehicle, which has 44 seats).There is also a modification of the corporate "Challenger", capable of holding 15 passengers.The aircraft compact - has a length of about 30 meters, and width - 21 m 2, allowing it to sit on the standard and small airfields.
"CRJ 200" is a modification of a successful model "CRJ 100" differs from its predecessor, a more economical and powerful engines from the company "General Electric".It can climb to a height of 12.5 km and fly a distance of about 3000 km.The aircraft is a direct competitor to the Russian "AN-148", the production of which was adjusted in recent years.But what aircraft will play a leading role in the domestic short-haul traffic is still unknown, because"AN-148" has already put into operation, but Canadian aircraft imported into Russia in tens.
Another modification - "CRJ 200 LR" is designed so that the aircraft can overcome some greater distance (3150 km).Operating company and the pilots speak well about the characteristics of this rather unpretentious car that is easy to control, even in difficult weather conditions.It is suitable for mountainous areas, can be converted into a business class or under the charter, it has the lowest fuel consumption in its class.
It should be noted in the family "CRJ" presence of another 7 species of flying machines (apart from "CRJ 200") designated by CJR CRJ 100 to 1,000 the total number of about 1700 vessels.Among them - 709 aircraft modifications "CRJ 200".It is noteworthy that a Canadian company has a fairly high level of orders, asthe number of outstanding supply of about 100 aircraft.
"CRJ 200" is considered a very reliable machine, which is confirmed by statistics.Total operating all types of "CRJ" accident suffered fourteen aircraft.In six cases, there were no casualties.These machines can be seen in the Canadian fleet of "Air Jazz", the German "Lufthansa", Russian "Ak Bars", "Severstal-air", "Aero", "Yamal" and others.
Reviews of passengers on the aircraft, mostly positive.There its quality factor, low noise, good maneuverability, which guarantees (with a good crew) light off and soft landing.Seats in the cabin - leather, each passenger has a space for luggage (0.04 cubic meter) on board in addition to the kitchen there is a toilet room.The staff consists of two stewards.
