COMAC ARJ21 (C909)
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
About
The COMAC ARJ21, officially rebranded as C909 in November 2024, is a twin-engine regional jet aircraft designed and manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Also known as the Xiangfeng ("Soaring Phoenix"), the ARJ21 was developed to serve China's growing regional aviation market. First flown in 2008 and entering service in 2016 with Chengdu Airlines, it features a 25° swept supercritical wing and is powered by two General Electric CF34-10A turbofan engines. The baseline ARJ21-700 seats 78-90 passengers in various configurations. The aircraft represents China's first modern commercial jet airliner and has been steadily gaining orders from Chinese carriers. As of 2024, over 130 aircraft have been delivered with hundreds more on order.
Weightscompared to Airbus A318
Capacitycompared to Airbus A318
Passenger Capacity
68% of A318 maximum capacity
Crew
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing Area
Catalog Price
Base List Price
$38M USD
2020 catalog price
Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.
Engine Specifications
Engine Count
2×
Engine Model
General Electric CF34-10A
Thrust per Engine
82.3 kN(18502 lbf)
Fuel & Cargo
Fuel Capacity
13,800 L
Cargo Volume
18.5 m³
Production & History
Total Produced
130
Production Status
In production
Manufacturing Period
2008–present
First Flight
November 28, 2008
Entered Service
June 28, 2016
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