What is the wingspan on the CRJ-550?

• A. 76 Feet, 3 Inches
• B. 75 Feet
• C. 78 Feet, 0 Inches
• D. 76 Feet, 1 Inch

Answer: (A)

The wingspan is the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other, a fixed measurement that defines how wide the aircraft is at its widest point. For the CRJ-550, that span is 76 feet 3 inches. This exact figure comes from the airplane’s wing design and overall size, including the tips. That makes it the best match among the options because it reflects the true outermost width of the aircraft.

Why the other numbers don’t fit: they’re either a bit shorter or longer than the actual span, so they don’t align with the real wingspan specified for this model. Knowing the correct wingspan matters for practical reasons like ensuring the plane fits at gates, in hangars, and on taxiways, and it’s a factor in performance planning as well.