Tupolev Tu-334
The Tupolev Tu-334 was a Russian short-haul jet designed to replace the Yak-42 and Tu-134, with rear-mounted engines and a T-tail. It was intended to use systems and cockpit concepts shared with the larger Tu-204, reducing development cost. The prototype flew in 1999, but competition from the Sukhoi Superjet and limited funding prevented production. Only a handful of airframes were completed, making it a rare example of an airliner project that never reached the airline market.
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A handful of early Tu-334 airframes were assembled in Kyiv, Ukraine, before series production shifted to a Russian plant.
Specifications
| Length | 31.3 m (103 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.8 m (98 ft) |
| Height | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 102 |
| Persons on board | 102-126 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 54.4 t |
| Range | 1,700 NM (3,148 km) |
| Maximum speed | 460 kt (852 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 39,000 ft (11,887 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Take-off distance | 2,200 m (7,218 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 10,000 l |
| Engines | 2x Progress D-436T1 |
| Units built | 2 |
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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