Irkut MC-21-300
The Irkut MC-21 is a Russian narrow-body airliner designed to compete with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families. Its unusually large composite wing and wider cabin aim to improve efficiency and passenger comfort. Western sanctions forced the programme to replace several imported systems and engines with domestic alternatives, slowing entry into service. The MC-21-300 is therefore notable not just as a new airliner but as a test of Russia’s ability to build a modern commercial aircraft supply chain.
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The Irkut MC-21's unusually wide composite wing was built to rival the A320neo and 737 MAX, though sanctions forced a late shift to domestic engines and systems.
Specifications
| Length | 42.2 m (138 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.9 m (118 ft) |
| Height | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 211 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 79.2 t |
| Range | 3,500 NM (6,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 470 kt (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 20,400 l |
| Engines | 2x Aviadvigatel PD-14 |
| Units built | 4 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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