Mitsubishi Regional Jet
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 MRJ and its specifications. |
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| Type | Regional jet |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Status | Under development |
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a passenger jet aircraft seating 70-96 passengers to be manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The aircraft is expected to be the first regional jet aircraft to adopt composite materials for its airframe on a significant scale.[1] Mitsubishi is currently involved in producing composite wings for the Boeing 787. The aircraft program is expected to be launched in early 2008.[2]
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[edit] Design and development
Analysts have pondered if the market will be big enough for Mitsubishi to make money as it competes with established aircraft, such as the Embraer 170 series, Bombardier CRJ700, as well as the planned Russian Sukhoi Superjet and Chinese ACAC ARJ21.[3] However, backlog for all medium sized jet makers including Airbus A320s , Boeing 737s, and Embraer E-Jets are over 4 years, with many expanding airlines eager to get their hands on any new aircraft.[verification needed]
The MRJ will be the launch platform for Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan Engine.[4]
A cabin mockup and a scale model was presented at the 47th Paris Air Show in June 2007. [5] The company has decided to formally offer the aircraft for sale to potential customers.[6] Production is planned to begin in 2012.[7]
[edit] Variants
Six versions are planned using two different fuselage lengths. The MRJ70 will have a passenger capacity of 70-80 and the MRJ90 will have a passenger capacity of 86-96.
[edit] Orders and options
| Date | Airline | EIS | Type | ||||
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| MRJ 70 | MRJ 90 | Options | |||||
| 27 March 2008 |  All Nippon Airways[8] |
2013 or 2014 | 15 | 10 | |||
| Sub-totals | 15 | 10 | |||||
| Totals: | 15 | ||||||
[edit] Specifications
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.| Measurement | MRJ70 | MRJ90 |
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| Length | 32.8 m | 35.8 m |
| Wingspan | 30.9 m | |
| Empty weight | 23.9 tons | 24.9 tons |
[edit] See also
Comparable aircraft
- Antonov An-148
- ACAC ARJ21
- Boeing 717
- Bombardier CRJ700/900
- Bombardier CSeries
- Embraer E-Jets
- Sukhoi Superjet 100
Related lists
[edit] References
- ^ E-Composites, Inc. for Market Reports, News and Business Solutions
- ^ MHI to Exhibit Mock-up of MRJ Cabin at Paris Air Show; Next-generation Regional Jet Offering Top Economy and Comfort
- ^ Aviation Week : Mitsubishi Spec To Rival Embraer, Bombardier RJs
- ^ http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/10/09/218128/pictures-pratt.html (includes drawing of MRJ)
- ^ E-Composites, Inc. for Market Reports, News and Business Solutions
- ^ Japan International Aerospace Exhibition
- ^ Boeing to team up with Mitsubishi for Japanese jetliner - USATODAY.com
- ^ ANA Selects Mitsubishi Regional Jet
- ^ Company specifications
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