Tupolev Tu-324
Tupolev Tu-324 / Tu-414 | |
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Tu-324 model | |
Role | Jet Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Tupolev |
Status | In development, may be cancelled due to lack of funds. |
Primary users | None None |
Produced | Production For ? |
Number built | 0 |
Unit cost |
$19–23 Million USD |
Developed from | Tupolev Tu-134 |
The Tupolev Tu-324 is a 30–50 seat regional passenger airliner. The jet will be twin-powered by Ivchenko-Progress AI-22 or Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines. The plane will be available as a corporate plane for eight–ten executives. The range for the three aircraft variants will be 2500 km, 5000 km and 7000 km. The cargo version can carry 3000 kg of cargo and a range of 5900 km is expected. The Tu-324 is designed to replace aging Yak-40, Tu-134, An-24 and 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.
Variants
- Tu-324
- Tu-414
Specifications (proposed)
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Capacity: 30–50 passengers
- Length: 26.2 m (7.3 m)
- Wingspan: 24.7 m ()
- Height: Unknown (Unknown)
- Loaded weight: 24,630 kg ()
- Powerplant: 2 × AI-22 / BR710 turbofan
Performance
- Cruise speed: 800 km/h
- Range: 4,500 km ()
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