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A United Express Embraer ERJ-175 (N125SY) and Bombardier CRJ-200 (N945SW) sit side-by-side on the ramp at night, sporting the blue and gold Continental globe tails.
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Spotter's notes
Both aircraft are operated for Unitedβs regional feeder network and are typical sights at US airports. CRJ-200s are being retired gradually, making ramp shots like these a bit less common as time goes on.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N125SY, N945SW
ICAO Type
E75L (Embraer ERJ-175) and CRJ2 (Bombardier CRJ-200)
Model
Embraer ERJ-175 (left), Bombardier CRJ-200 (right)
Manufacturer
Embraer (left), Bombardier (right)
Airline
United Express (operated by SkyWest and/or Mesa Airlines)
Airline Code
SKW (SKYWEST), ASH (MESA) / UA (UNITED, MAINLINE)
Livery
United Express (current globe livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GE CF34 family (for both types, ERJ-175: CF34-8E, CRJ-200: CF34-3B1)
Thrust
ERJ-175: 2x 14,200 lbf (CF34-8E); CRJ-200: 2x 8,729 lbf (CF34-3B1)
Wingspan
Embraer ERJ-175: 26.0 m, CRJ-200: 21.2 m
Length
Embraer ERJ-175: 31.7 m, CRJ-200: 26.8 m
Height
Embraer ERJ-175: 9.9 m, CRJ-200: 6.2 m
MTOW
Embraer ERJ-175: 37,500 kg, CRJ-200: 24,041 kg
Range
Embraer ERJ-175: 3,706 km, CRJ-200: 3,054 km
Capacity
Embraer ERJ-175: 76-88 passengers, CRJ-200: 50 passengers
Cruise Speed
Embraer ERJ-175: 829 km/h, CRJ-200: 785 km/h
Noise Rating
ERJ-175/CRJ-200: ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, ~82-87 dB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
PSP/KPSP
Airport Name
Palm Springs International Airport
