Tupolev Tu-204
The Tupolev Tu-204 is a Russian twin-engine narrow-body airliner developed in the late Soviet era as a modern replacement for the older Tu-154, broadly comparable in size and role to the Boeing 757. It was one of the first Soviet-designed airliners built with a modern two-crew glass cockpit and Western-style aerodynamics, including a supercritical wing for better fuel efficiency. Various sub-variants use either Russian Aviadvigatel or, on export models, Rolls-Royce engines. It never achieved major sales outside Russia and allied states, remaining a comparatively rare sight against the dominant Airbus and Boeing narrow-bodies elsewhere.
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Members of the Tu-204 family, especially the stretched Tu-214, serve as VIP transport for the Russian government and state agencies.
Specifications
| Length | 46.1 m (151 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.8 m (137 ft) |
| Height | 13.9 m (46 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 210 |
| Persons on board | 110-219 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 103 t |
| Range | 2,100 NM (3,889 km) |
| Maximum speed | 460 kt (852 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 39,400 ft (12,009 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 39,000 ft (11,887 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,050 m (6,726 ft) |
| Landing distance | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 40,730 l |
| Engines | 2x Aviadvigatel PS-90A or Rolls-Royce RB211-535 |
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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