Originally Posted by
djrogs03
I saw that someone posted a comment on how our 900's are 30% more fuel efficient than the 175...this is true.
Restifo came into our training class and proved it, not to mention we had a couple ground instructors that used to fly 175's and they said the 900 blows it out of the water...
The fact is the 900 and 175 have the same engines...
NWA got the 900 cause it is faster and more efficient
NWA got the 175 cause it has a higher payload and is more comfortable...mainly why we don't fly to Mexico or Florida
I agree with most of what you are saying except CRJ900 and E175s do not have same engines. CRJ900 NWA ordered for us is an enhanced NextGen version that has 19,450 lbs thrust per side where as E175 only has about 14,500 lbs thrust per side and E175 is heavier and has more drag because it is wider and has engines mounted under the wings. CRJ900 can outclimb and is definitely faster, but is only about 15% more fuwel efficient, I believe. 30% seems little too high.
Not sure about E175s having a higher payload. CRJ900 I think the payload for both is very close. CRJ900 is just as comfortable as E175s. E175s in the cabin is only about 4 inches wider. I have sat in both as a passenger recently and I couldn't tell the difference. Word has it from the training department that we will be flying to Florida as well.