The Embraer E175 is a 76-seat regional jet and the backbone of US regional flying, operated for American Eagle, Delta Connection, United Express and Alaska. If a small twin-jet with engines under the wing flies over a US suburb, it is very often an E175.
E175 at a glance
- First flight
- 2003
- Length
- 103 ft 11 in (31.7 m)
- Wingspan
- 85 ft 4 in (26.0 m); ~94 ft (28.7 m) with later extended wingtips
- Engines
- 2 × GE CF34-8E turbofans
- Seats
- 76 in the US (up to 88)
- Cruise speed
- ~430 kt (495 mph) / Mach 0.75
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- ~2,000 nmi
How to recognize the E175
The E175 looks like a scaled-down mainline jet. Unlike the CRJ, its engines hang under the wings, which gives it a family resemblance to a 737 or A320 at a smaller size.
- Engines: two GE CF34-8E turbofans under the wings, with round intakes. They look slim and sit fairly close to the ground.
- Fuselage: a "double-bubble" cross-section with four-abreast seating and no middle seat. The body is short and slightly tubby.
- Nose: a rounded, slightly bulbous nose with large cockpit windows.
- Wingtips: small upright winglets; newer jets have longer wingtips with a more swept winglet.
- Tail: a conventional low-set horizontal tail, unlike the CRJ's T-tail.
- Landing gear: a short, sturdy stance with doors covering the main wheels.
- Sound: a higher-pitched whine than mainline jets, especially on takeoff.
The easiest way to tell an E175 from a CRJ900 is the engine placement: underwing on the Embraer, mounted on the rear fuselage of the CRJ. The E190 looks similar but is about 15 ft longer.
Inside, US E175s typically have 12 first-class seats and 64 in economy, and the cabin windows are spaced evenly along the fuselage, making them easier to count than on many jets.
Where and when you'll see it
The E175 is flown by regional airlines under mainline brands: SkyWest (callsign SKW) for Delta Connection, United Express, American Eagle and Alaska; Republic (RPA) for American, Delta and United; Envoy (ENY) for American Eagle; and Horizon (QXE) for Alaska. That spreads them across the whole country, especially around hubs like Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Minneapolis, Newark, Seattle and Washington.
Cruise is often FL300 to FL370, a bit lower than mainline jets on short hops. Approaches are flown at 2,000 to 3,000 ft and roughly 125 to 140 kt. On ADS-B the callsign belongs to the operating carrier (SKW, RPA, ENY, QXE), not the brand painted on the tail; read callsigns and flight numbers for why. Type code is E75L for most US jets, sometimes E75S.
Easily confused with
- Bombardier CRJ900: The CRJ900 has engines on the rear fuselage and a T-tail.
- Embraer E190: The E190 is about 15 ft longer and has larger engines.
- Bombardier CRJ700: The CRJ700 is slimmer, with rear-mounted engines and a T-tail.
Quick facts
- US pilot union scope clauses typically limit regional jets to 76 seats and about 86,000 lb, which is why the E175 fits so neatly into US regional fleets.
- The E175 has no middle seats; its 2-2 layout is one reason passengers prefer it to older regional jets.
- E75L and E75S are both E175s; the codes distinguish wing versions, and most US aircraft show as E75L.
E175 questions
Why does the tracker show SkyWest when the plane says Delta?
Regional airlines like SkyWest fly the jet under contract for Delta, United, American and Alaska. ADS-B broadcasts the operator's callsign, so you see SKW plus a flight number.
What is the difference between E75L and E75S?
Both are Embraer 175s. The suffix identifies the wing version, and most E175s flying for US airlines appear as E75L.
Cities where it's a regular
New York City · Los Angeles · Chicago · Dallas–Fort Worth · Houston · Atlanta · Washington, D.C. · Philadelphia · Miami · Boston · Riverside · San Francisco · Detroit · Seattle · Minneapolis · Tampa · San Diego · Denver · Baltimore · St. Louis · Orlando · Charlotte · San Antonio · Portland · Austin · Sacramento · Pittsburgh · Cincinnati · Kansas City · Columbus · Indianapolis · Cleveland · Nashville · San Jose · Virginia Beach · Jacksonville · Providence · Raleigh · Milwaukee · Oklahoma City · Louisville · Memphis · Richmond · Salt Lake City · Birmingham · Buffalo · Hartford · Tucson
Spot one live
Open the live sky tool and look for E75L in the type column, or browse the live map on airplanes.live.