Which aircraft has TAS 430 and Rate of Climb 2000-3000?

• A. Boeing 717-200
• B. Canadair Jet CRJ900
• C. Embraer EMB-190
• D. Airbus A320

Answer: (A)

This question is about matching performance figures to the aircraft type. A true airspeed around 430 knots and a climb rate in the 2,000 to 3,000 feet per minute range describe a relatively modest, efficient twin-jet profile typical of a smaller airliner in its climb and cruise phases. Among the options, the Boeing 717-200 best fits this combination: its cruise speed is commonly cited near 430 knots true airspeed, and its initial climb rate tends to land in the 2,000–3,000 fpm range depending on weight and configuration. The other aircraft usually show higher cruise speeds (and thus higher TAS values) or different climb-rate characteristics that don’t align as cleanly with both numbers at typical operating weights.