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Both engines attach to the aft fuselage rather than hanging beneath the wings.
Regional jet identification
How to identify the Bombardier CRJ-900
The CRJ-900 is a stretched regional jet with engines mounted high on the rear fuselage. Read the engine position and T-tail before estimating its size.
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Recognition checklist
Three visual clues
T-tail
The horizontal stabiliser sits at the top of the vertical fin.
Narrow proportions
A long slim fuselage and small-diameter cabin distinguish it from mainline narrowbodies.
At a glance
Bombardier CRJ-900 specifications
Published headline figures vary by configuration and operating conditions.
- Length
- 36.4 m
- Wingspan
- 24.9 m
- Capacity
- Up to 90 passengers
Source: Embraer commercial aviation
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