Tupolev Tu-204
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Image:JnorvbTu-204.3.jpgThe Tupolev Tu-204 is a twin-engined medium range Russian airliner capable of carrying 212 passengers. First introduced in 1989, it is considered to be broadly equivalent to the Boeing 757. It was developed for Aeroflot as a replacement for the medium range Tupolev Tu-154 trijet.
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[edit] Technology
It is the first of the new generation Russian airliners, the other being the Ilyushin Il-96. It features many technological innovations such as
- fly-by-wire
- glass cockpit, available in both Russian and western varieties
- advanced supercritical wings fitted with winglets
- advanced western avionics
- the first to use western engines, Rolls-Royce RB211-535
[edit] Variants
[edit] Tu-204/204C
The Tu-204 is the basic passenger airline model, and the Tu-204C is the basic freight or cargo model.
[edit] Tu-204-100/200
This is the initial version, powered by Soloviev (now Aviadvigatel) PS90 turbofan with thrust of 157 kN (35,300 lbf). It uses Russian powerplants and avionics. It was certified in January, 1995. The Tu-204-200 is a heavier version with extra fuel for more range. Only one has been built by Aviastar in Ulyanovsk but not yet delivered (RA64036). Now this version is only produced by KAPO in Kazan and marketed under the designation Tu-214. The Tu-204-100C and Tu-204-200C are the cargo versions of the -100 and -200 respectively, fitted with forward main deck freight door. Currently the Tu-204-100/200 is offered with the option of uprated Aviadvigatel PS90-A2 turbofan, which promises 40% longer period between overhauls.
The Tu-204-100 has a maximum take-off weight of 103 metric tons and range with 196 passenger in 2-class configuration is 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km).
[edit] Tu-204-120/220
In order to broaden the product appeal, the Tu-204-120/220 features western avionics and engines. It is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce RB211-535 engines each with thrust of 43,100 lbf (192 kN). Air Cairo of Egypt became the launch operator when it took delivery of a Tu-204-120 and its cargo version the Tu-120C, in November 1998. The Tu-204-220 and Tu-220C, cargo version, is a higher gross weight variant of the basic Tu-204-120.
The Tu-204-120 has a maximum take-off weight of 103 metric tons and range with 196 passenger in 2-class configuration is 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km).
[edit] Tu-204-300
It is a shortened, longer range derivative of the Tu-204. It is about 20 ft (6 m) shorter than the basic Tu-204. It is available in 2 version; the longer ranged heavier version powered by Aviadvigatel PS90-A2 turbofan has a maximum take-off weight of 103 metric tons and range with 166 passengers increases to 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km) and the lighter shorter ranged version with a maximum take-off weight of 89 metric tons and range with 166 passengers is 1,900 nautical miles (3,500 km). Russian airline Vladivostok Air is the launch customer.
[edit] Tu-204-500
This is a version of Tu-204-300 optimized for shorter routes, featuring smaller wings, increasing cruising speed to Mach 0.84, making it a competitor to Next Generation Boeing 737. It is ETOPS rated and fitted with Honeywell 331-200ER APU.
[edit] Tu-206 and Tu-216
These variants are company-funded testbeds for alternative fuels, the Tu-206 flying on liquefied natural gas and the Tu-216 on hydrogen.
[edit] Tu-214
Tu-214 is also a variation of Tu-204. It is technically a Tu-204-200 (see above).One of the differences is being produced in a different factory. Both factories are independent from Tupolev design bureau and have some say in the design of the variation they produce. Planes designated Tu-204 are produced in Ulyanovsk by Aviastar, and these designated Tu-214 in Kazan by KAPO.
Main difference is full size main door at the left side of the fuselage just before the wing. Regular Tu-204 has two main doors and 2 emergency doors, Tu-214 has 3 doors and one emergency door.
[edit] Civil operators
In August 2006 a total of 21 Tupolev Tu-204 aircraft (all variants) are in airline service with Cairo Aviation (1), Mahan Air (2), Air China Cargo (Tu-204-120CE Version - 1 Delivered out of 6 ordered), Atlantic Airlines (2), Aviastar Airlines (3), Kavminvodyavia (2, plus 2 orders), KrasAir (3, plus 1 order), Rossiya (2), S7 Airlines (2, plus 4 orders) and Vladivostok Avia (4, plus 2 orders). Cubana has firm orders for 3 aircraft.<ref>Flight International, 3-9 October 2006</ref> Air Koryo ordered 2 aircraft, and the earliest delivery is expected in 2008.
[edit] Specifications (Tu-204)
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: 2 pilots
- Capacity: Tu-204-200: 212 in two classes, Tu-224/234: 166 in single class
- Length: 46.10 m (151 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 41.80 m (137 ft 2 in)
- Height: 13.90 m (45 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 182.4 m² (1963 ft²)
- Empty: Tu-204-100: 58,300 kg (128,530 lb), Tu-204-200: 59,000 kg (130,070 lb)
- Loaded: ? kg ( ? lb)
- Maximum takeoff: Tu-204-100: 94,600 kg (208,550 lb), Tu-204-200: 110,750 kg (244,155 lb)
- Powerplant: Tu-204-100: Two Aviadvigatel PS-90A turbofans, 158.3 kN (35,580 lbf) thrust each, Tu-204-200: Two Rolls-Royce RB211535E4 or 535F5 turbofans, 191.7 kN (43,100 lb)
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 900 km (560 mph)
- Cruising speed: 810 to 850 km/h km/h (500 to 530 mph)
- Normal range (two thirds loaded): (Tu-240-100) 6,500 km (Tu-240-120) 6,300 km (Tu-214) 6,700 km (Tu-204-300) 8,500 km
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Related development<h3> Tupolev Tu-154
<h3>Comparable aircraft<h3> Airbus A320 - Airbus A321 - Boeing 737 - Boeing 757 - Embraer E-Jets <h3>Designation sequence<h3> Tu-155 - Tu-156 - Tu-160 - Tu-204 - Tu-206 - Tu-214 - Tu-216 - Tu-224 - Tu-234 - Tu-334
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