Comac C919
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Comac C919 is a short and medium-haul airliner built by Comac in China. It first flew in 2017 and entered service in 2023. Give China its own modern single-aisle airliner, using largely Western engines and systems.
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- Top speed834 km/h (518 mph)
- Range5,555 km (3,452 miles)
- First flight2017
- Wingspan35.8 m (117 ft)
Comac C919 specs
| Top speed | 834 km/h (518 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.785 (about 834 km/h) |
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| Range | 5,555 km (3,452 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,100 m (39,698 ft) |
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| Length | 38.9 m (128 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
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| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 79 t (173,943 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 158 to 192 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × LEAP-1C |
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| First flight | 2017 |
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| Entered service | 2023 |
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| Built by | Comac (China) |
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Comac C919 facts
- China's first modern single-aisle jetliner.
- It carried its first paying passengers with China Eastern in 2023.
Quick quiz
When did the Comac C919 first fly?
In 2017.
Who built the Comac C919?
Comac, in China.
How fast can the Comac C919 fly?
Its top speed is 834 km/h (518 mph).
How far can the Comac C919 fly?
About 5,555 km (3,452 miles).
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