Sukhoi Su-80
The Sukhoi Su-80 was a Russian twin-turboprop utility aircraft designed for remote passenger, cargo, and patrol work. Its twin-boom tail and rear loading ramp give it a layout more commonly associated with military transports than commuter aircraft. The prototype flew in 2001, but the programme did not enter series production. Its ability to use rough strips and its unusual tail arrangement made it promising on paper, but today it remains a rare prototype-family aircraft.
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Sukhoi designed the Su-80 to replace ageing Antonov An-24s and Yak-40s on Russia's remote local air routes.
Specifications
| Length | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.2 m (76 ft) |
| Height | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 30 |
| Persons on board | 19-26 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 12.5 t |
| Range | 1,300 NM (2,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 280 kt (519 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Take-off distance | 830 m (2,723 ft) |
| Landing distance | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,400 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CT7-9B |
| Units built | 8 |
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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