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Airbus

8 families

Airbus A220 FamilyThe Airbus A220 is a small single-aisle jet family originally developed as the Bombardier CSeries, optimized for efficient short and medium sectors with a modern cabin and geared turbofan engines.

Airbus A300 FamilyThe Airbus A300 was the first twin-engine wide-body airliner and established Airbus in the commercial aircraft market with a medium-range high-capacity platform.

Airbus A310 FamilyThe Airbus A310 is a shorter, longer-range development of the A300, designed for medium-density routes requiring wide-body comfort and intercontinental capability.

Airbus A320 FamilyThe Airbus A320 family is a fly-by-wire single-aisle aircraft family covering short and medium-haul airline missions from the small A318 to the high-capacity A321neo, LR, and XLR branches.

Airbus A330 FamilyThe Airbus A330 is a twin-engine wide-body aircraft family developed by Airbus from the A300/A310 design line and with strong cockpit and systems commonality with the A340. It covers medium-to-long-haul passenger aircraft, freighters, passenger-to-freighter conversions, tanker/transport aircraft, and the newer A330neo generation.

Airbus A340 FamilyThe Airbus A340 is a four-engine long-range wide-body family developed alongside the A330, providing long overwater and ultra-long-range capability before modern twin-engine wide-bodies dominated the market.

Airbus A350 FamilyThe Airbus A350 is a modern long-range twin-engine wide-body family with extensive composite structure, advanced aerodynamics, and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

Airbus A380 FamilyThe Airbus A380 is a full-length double-deck four-engine wide-body aircraft built for very high-capacity long-haul routes and slot-constrained airports.

Boeing

9 families

Boeing 707 FamilyThe Boeing 707 was one of the defining early jetliners of long-range commercial aviation, using four podded turbojet or low-bypass turbofan engines and a swept-wing layout that shaped later Boeing narrow-body and wide-body design language.

Boeing 717 FamilyThe Boeing 717 is the production identity of the MD-95, a compact rear-engined jet optimized for short and medium sectors where high cycle durability and quick turns matter.

Boeing 727 FamilyThe Boeing 727 is a three-engine narrow-body jet designed for shorter runways and medium-range routes, using a T-tail and rear engine arrangement that made it visually distinctive.

Boeing 737 FamilyThe Boeing 737 is a single-aisle short-to-medium-haul aircraft family spanning early Original models, Classic, Next Generation, and MAX generations. It is one of the most widely operated commercial jet families.

Boeing 747 FamilyThe Boeing 747 is a four-engine wide-body aircraft known for its upper deck and very high capacity. It served as a flagship long-haul passenger aircraft and remains important in heavy cargo operations.

Boeing 757 FamilyThe Boeing 757 is a high-performance single-aisle aircraft with strong runway capability and transcontinental or transatlantic range in many airline configurations.

Boeing 767 FamilyThe Boeing 767 is a twin-engine wide-body family used for medium and long-haul passenger routes, cargo operations, and military tanker derivatives.

Boeing 777 FamilyThe Boeing 777 is a large twin-engine wide-body family designed for high-capacity long-haul operations. It introduced extensive computer-aided design and fly-by-wire controls to Boeing commercial wide-bodies.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner FamilyThe Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range twin-engine wide-body family built around extensive composite structure, more-electric systems, improved cabin altitude, and efficient engines.

COMAC

3 families

COMAC C909 / ARJ21 FamilyThe COMAC C909, originally known as the ARJ21, is a Chinese regional jet family designed for domestic trunk-feeder and regional operations. It uses rear-mounted engines and a T-tail layout, with airline cabin layouts currently concentrated among Chinese operators.

COMAC C919 FamilyThe COMAC C919 is a Chinese single-aisle passenger aircraft family aimed at the domestic and international narrow-body market. It is designed around modern avionics, a conventional single-aisle cabin, and LEAP-1C engine installations in current commercial service.

COMAC C929 FamilyThe COMAC C929 is a planned Chinese wide-body aircraft program. It should be treated as a development aircraft for encyclopedia purposes until commercial cabin layouts and certified production configurations are available.

Embraer

10 families

Embraer EMB 110 BandeiranteEmbraer's early twin-turboprop regional aircraft established the company's position in short-haul commercial and utility aviation.

Embraer EMB 120 BrasiliaThe pressurized, 30-seat Brasilia followed the Bandeirante as an Embraer regional turboprop for airline service.

Embraer ERJ 135/140/145 FamilyA family of smaller regional jets derived from the ERJ 145 platform, covering the ERJ 135, 140, and 145 and their range variants.

Embraer E-Jets (E1) FamilyEmbraer's first-generation E-Jets span the E170, E175, E190, and E195, bridging traditional regional jets and larger narrow-body aircraft.

Embraer E-Jets E2 FamilyThe second-generation E-Jet program comprises the E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2, with new wings, engines, and flight-control updates.

Embraer Phenom FamilyEmbraer's Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 lines cover entry-level and light business-jet missions, with successive avionics and cabin updates.

Embraer Legacy and LineageLegacy 600/650 and Lineage 1000 are Embraer business aircraft derived from different commercial-jet platforms.

Embraer Praetor FamilyThe Praetor 500 and 600 are Embraer's midsize and super-midsize business jets; updated 500E and 600E versions extend the line.

Embraer C-390 MillenniumThe C-390 is Embraer's jet-powered multi-mission military transport; the KC-390 configuration adds aerial-refueling capability.

Embraer Tucano and Super TucanoThe EMB 312 Tucano and later EMB 314/A-29 Super Tucano cover different generations of turboprop training and light-attack aircraft.

ATR

0 families

Reference profiles for this manufacturer are being prepared.

De Havilland Canada

1 family

Dash 8 / Q Series familyDash 8 / Q Series family covers regional turboprop passenger aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

McDonnell Douglas

4 families

DC-8 familyDC-8 family covers passenger / freighter aircraft in the McDonnell Douglas / Douglas portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

DC-9 / MD-80 / MD-90 / 717 familyDC-9 / MD-80 / MD-90 / 717 family covers narrowbody passenger aircraft in the McDonnell Douglas / Douglas portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

DC-10 / KC-10 / MD-11 familyDC-10 / KC-10 / MD-11 family covers widebody passenger / freighter / tanker aircraft in the McDonnell Douglas / Douglas portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

C-17 Globemaster IIIC-17 Globemaster III covers military transport aircraft in the McDonnell Douglas / Douglas portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Bombardier

6 families

CRJ familyCRJ family covers regional jet aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

CSeries / Airbus A220 familyCSeries / Airbus A220 family covers small narrowbody passenger aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Challenger 600 / 800 familyChallenger 600 / 800 family covers large business jet aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Challenger 300 / 350 / 3500 familyChallenger 300 / 350 / 3500 family covers super-midsize business jet aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Global familyGlobal family covers ultra-long-range business jet aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Learjet familyLearjet family covers light / midsize business jet aircraft in the Bombardier portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

Lockheed

6 families

L-188 Electra / P-3 Orion familyL-188 Electra / P-3 Orion family covers turboprop passenger / special mission aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

L-1011 TriStar familyL-1011 TriStar family covers widebody passenger / tanker conversions aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

JetStar familyJetStar family covers business jet / military executive transport aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

C-130 Hercules / L-100 familyC-130 Hercules / L-100 family covers military transport / civil freighter aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

C-141 Starlifter familyC-141 Starlifter family covers military strategic transport aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.

C-5 Galaxy familyC-5 Galaxy family covers military strategic transport aircraft in the Lockheed portfolio. The entry is imported from the McDonnell Douglas / Lockheed / Bombardier technical workbook and organized by family and derivative variant.