Embraer lanserer ny serie, AR

[Dag Viking]

http://www.embraer.com.br/institucional/download/2_046-Prd-VPC-E170_AR-I-07.pdf

Northwest Airlines is the launch customer for
the EMBRAER 175 AR. Their first ten aircraft
will be the Long Range (LR) version and, later,
will be retrofitted to the AR version. The
remaining 26 jets of the airline’s firm order will
incorporate the AR structural provisions from
the assembly line.


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The AR versions incorporate structural reinforcements that allow the aircraft to be operated at takeoff, landing and zero fuel weights above the current maximum values. This means an average additional range of 300 nautical miles (556 km) and a payload increase of more than 1,543 lb (700 kg), depending on the aircraft model, airline’s specific operating conditions and configuration.
The new versions are expected to be certified by December 2008. Embraer will offer retrofit kits to interested existing operators.

E-175 har 2000nm rekkevidde fra før, så da snakker vi om 2300NM, dvs over 4 timer. Noe for SAS?