N805X

This airframe, registered as N805X, is a Bombardier CRJ-701ER (CL-600-2C10) built in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 10091. The airframe is owned by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP, a corporation based in El Segundo, CA, US, and has been adapted from regional passenger configuration to support onboard test equipment under the owner's control. No public record of recent registry transfers or commercial operator leases is published; valuation and condition highlights are not published. The aircraft retains its US registration and is maintained under corporate oversight for fixed‑wing, multi‑engine test and systems integration missions.

The cabin of this specific CRJ-701ER has been converted from a regional single-aisle layout to accommodate flight test instrumentation and mission-specific equipment rather than standard passenger service, reflecting its corporate systems‑test role. Avionics are fitted with operator-specific variants of the Rockwell Collins ProLine suite, supporting the aircraft’s instrumentation and avionics integration tasks. Typical mission profiles for this airframe are corporate-operated test sorties and systems evaluation flights originating from the owner’s base in El Segundo, CA, or other testing ranges; the aircraft’s range and cruise allow medium-duration, high‑speed transit between test sites. Maintenance considerations emphasize avionics calibration and test-equipment interfaces on top of standard airframe and engine upkeep, consistent with its role as a corporate test platform.

The Bombardier CRJ-701ER sits within the regional jet family as a stretched, extended-range derivative of the CRJ series designed for short‑to‑medium routes with higher payloads than smaller regional jets. With GE CF34-8C5B1 engines delivering 13,790 lbf each and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, it competes in a market niche against other regional jets and smaller narrowbodies for regional and special-mission conversions. Demand for converted CRJ-700/701 airframes in corporate, government, and test roles reflects steady interest from buyers seeking a balance of speed, range, and available cabin volume; resale and maintenance considerations often hinge on avionics configuration and the extent of mission-specific modifications present on airframes such as N805X.