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Tu-334
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In the early 1990s, the Tupolev Design Bureau aknowledged the need for a replacement of the Tupolev 134 that first flew in 1962 and remained in production until 1984. The search for a replacement resulted in the Tupolev 334. With 100 seats in a 2+3 abreast layout in a single class cabin, the 334 will offer 1.3 times the capacity of its predecessor which typically seats 76 passengers in a 2+2 arrangement.
A mock-up of the Tupolev 334 was already presented at the 1995 MosAero Show. During the 1999 edition of the Moscow Air and Kosmos Salon (as the MosAero has since been renamed), the prototype of the Tupolev 334 was finally presented in flight. At this occasion, the two Lotarev D-436T1 engines powering the new short to medium range airliner demonstrated their very silent nature.
First orders have been received from Aeroflot Russian International Airlines which intends to use the Tupolev 334 as replacement both for the remaining Tu-134A in its fleet and for the leased Boeing 737-400. |
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Role |
Short range jet airliner |
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Crew, prs |
2+attendants |
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Ceiling, m |
11,100 |
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Range, km |
2,900 |
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Range with max.payload, km |
2,000 |
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Cruise speed, kmph |
820 |
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Empty mass, kg |
29,984 |
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Maximum take-off mass, kg |
46,100 |
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Wing area, m2 |
83.23 |
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Wingspan, m |
29.77 |
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Lenght, m |
31.26 |
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Engines |
2 Progress D-436T1 turbofans, 73.5kN
or 2 Rolls-Roys BR710-48, 56.8kN |
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Passengers |
86-102 |
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