Originally Posted by
johnso29
It can't do a strip that short, full of pax, bags, and gas. Won't happen.
No one ever said it would. Quite the opposite. Most of those hops would be short legs where very little gas is needed. You're statement about having a hard time on strips of 6,000ft or less is inaccurate when they can takeoff almost full from strips under 5k depending on distance of trip. I'm not arguing with you on it.
It's a fact. Looks at Embraer's stats on the plane if you don't believe me. Available on their website.
135(pax@200)
Take Off Field Length, ISA, SL, TOW for 400nm 4,364ft 1,330m
145(pax@200)
Take Off Field Length, ISA, SL, TOW for 400nm 4,528ft 1,380m
170(pax@220)
Take Off Field Length, ISA, SL, TOW for 500nm 3,763ft 1,147m
175(pax@220)
Take Off Field Length, ISA, SL, TOW for 500nm 4,137ft 1,261m
190(pax@220)
Take Off Field Length, ISA, SL, TOW for 500nm 4,157ft 1,267m
Now if only there was a 170 operator for DAL
