Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) roll-out ceremony

[Flanker2]

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) roll-out ceremony took place today.

She's definitely a beauty, even more than in the drawings.
The nose is very beautiful, it does look like it has a Shinkansen (bullet train) heritage.
Imo this must be the prettiest nose out there.

The ANA CEO gave a speech too.

The ceremony is available here, in English:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/54126756

[Inquirer]

Looks like an embraer pimped through a pencil sharpener; all planes look the same these days, that much is shown once more here. Looks just as uncomfortably narrow as an embraer too, btw.

[sn26567]

The first MRJ will now undergo six months of ground evaluations before taking to the air in the second quarter of 2015.

[Flanker2]

I disagree with Inquirer. Compared to the equivalent-capacity E175, it looks much bigger.
Longer fuselage, bigger engines, bigger wingspan, different nose.

Actually if we compare the specs, it's about the size of, but even slightly bigger than the E190.
The fuselage is narrower for lower drag, but the cabin is not, as it has a lower floor by moving the luggage hold to the back.
The longer wingspan at just barely higher empty weight, will increase fuel efficiency by decreasing lift-induced drag, which is an important parameter for short regional flights that have a shorter cruise distance.

The vertical stabiliser is also much smaller and slicker.



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0Etaf4CQAALnyP.jpg

Even with the E2, the E-jets will not be able to achieve the MRJ's fuel efficiency, as this aircraft is geared for maximum efficiency.

What MAC needs to make this a success:
-Maintain the cheap Yen (Abenomics), which was a major issue in the sales of the MRJ until its recent drop
-Bigger versions: 110-seat, 130 seat
-Maintain current schedule
-Ramp up the production quickly to 120 units per year to redcue production costs and win market share
-Use the MRJ70 as a platform for a long-range large-cabin business jet, offer it as a niche regional aircraft for those who are limited by scope clauses.

[regi]

Looks like an embraer pimped through a pencil sharpener; all planes look the same these days, that much is shown once more here.

OK, but was the same not said about the DC-8 and B-707 60 years ago ?

[RoMax]

Current aircraft technology simply makes it very logic that airliners look quite similar. There some differences in exact shapes, sizes, etc., but in general all aircraft look roughly the same (with some exceptions).

Designing an aircraft is not about making the most original design, but the most optimal design at a reasonable cost.

[White Light]

I agree with RoMax, but the 18.5" seat width is definitely a +++