Bombardier CRJ-700

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19 Jun 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Hanger area at South Bend

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Aircraft

CRJ-700 CRJ7

United Express (Globe/Blue)

N597NN

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Bombardier

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Regional Ranger

2 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Nice golden hour capture—aircraft well placed, though haze and background hangars reduce sharpness and visual pop.

Location

South Bend International Airport

SBN/KSBN

41.7083, -86.3169

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South Bend International Airport SBN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Bombardier CRJ-700 was part of the expansion of regional jet services in North America and globally in the early 2000s, replacing turboprop aircraft and older regional jets.

Fleet Rarity

The CRJ-700 is one of several hundred in service, but numbers are declining as airlines modernize fleets.

Record Flights

Standard short to medium-haul regional flights in North America, often serving hub/spoke networks.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specifically linked to this variant; the CRJ family has a generally strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Many CRJ-700s remain in active service but are gradually being replaced by Embraer E-jets and other regional aircraft.

Specifications

General Electric CF34-8C5B1

Engine

23.24 m

Wingspan

32.51 m

Length

2,656 km

Range

829 km/h

Speed

66-78 passengers

Capacity

32,300 kg

MTOW

7.57 m

Height

2 × 12,670 lbf (56.4 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 84–89 dB on approach)

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