Tupolev Tu-324

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Tupolev Tu-324 / Tu-414
Tu-324 model
Role Jet airliner
Manufacturer Tupolev
Status In development, may be cancelled due to lack of funds.
Primary users None
None
Number built 0
Developed from Tupolev Tu-134

The Tupolev Tu-324 is a 30–50 seat

An-26s
on Russia's regional routes.

Production

The executive version would be equipped with a satellite phone, FAX, and a PC outlet. The Tupolev Tu-324 would be able to operate from gravel and dirt airfields, providing safety and comfort of the passengers. The Tupolev Tu-324 would be produced at the S.P.Gorbunov Aircraft Production Association in Kazan, Russia. Estimated price is between $19–23 Million USD.

In recent years, despite politicians of the

Irkut MC-21 projects instead. In 2016, manufacturing of the TU-324 was proposed among similar projects, but United Aircraft Corporation decided to restart production of the Ilyushin Il-114 instead.[2]

Variants

Tu-414 model
Tu-324
Tu-414

Specifications (proposed)

Data from [citation needed]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 30–50 passengers
  • Length: 26.2 m (85 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 23.7 m (77 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
  • Gross weight: 24,630 kg (54,300 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 ×
    Rolls-Royce BR710 or Soyuz R126M-300 turbofan
    engines

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 800 km/h (500 mph, 430 kn)
  • Range: 4,500 km (2,800 mi, 2,400 nmi)

See also

References

  1. ^ Латыпов, Тимур (18 September 2015). "Ил-114 – это хорошо, но было бы лучше, если бы пошел Ту-324". БИЗНЕС Online (in Russian). Retrieved 2019-02-14.
  2. ^ Insider, Russian Aviation (2016-08-03). "UAC Confirms Final Assembly of Il-114 at Sokol plant". Russian Aviation Insider. Retrieved 2019-02-14.

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