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Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil: Embraer rolled out their new generation E190, dubbed E2 today in Brazil. Let’s highlight some key features and updates from the E190-E1.
- New Pratt & Whitney PW1900G(11% gain in fuel efficiency)
- Reconfigured wing that is longer and includes raked wingtips(3.5% gain in fuel efficiency)
- New fly-by-wire flight control system(1.5% gain in fuel efficiency)
The aircraft will begin flight testing and first aircraft delivery is expected in 2018. With the likes of Bombardier and their new C-Series, Embraer has chosen to utilize Pratt and Whitney PurePower engines. The engine was selected in December of 2012. Some key features of the PW1900G:
- New engine core
- 50% reduction in noise
- Lower emissions
At sea-level, static testing proved upwards of 23,000 lbs of thrust and a bypass ratio of 12:1. The E175-E2 will feature the PW1700G, which is rated at 17,000 lbs of thrust at a bypass ratio of 9:1.
Enjoy these pictured captured at the unveiling event by Stephanie Taylor(Twitter: @LARA_StephanieT of Low Fare & Regional Airlines)
Check out this time-lapse video of the E190-E2, courtesy of Embraer:
