Tu 204 will be a cargo star. Project creation and design features

Air transportation of passengers is becoming more and more popular. Air travelers use the services of many airlines, which, in turn, operate both domestic and foreign aircraft. Some of them are the most popular, proven during operation and comfortable. We will talk about one of these liners in this article, in particular, about the location of the seats inside it. The Tu-204 aircraft, the cabin layout of which is presented below, in this case has an identification index of 300. The article shows two layout options.

"Tu-204" - a popular domestic airliner

"Tu-204" is a medium-range aircraft. It is produced at the Design Bureau named after A. N. Tupolev. The aircraft was designed to replace the Tu-154.

Aircraft dimensions: length - 46.2 meters, wingspan - 42 meters, height - 13.8 meters. The mass of the empty liner is 59 tons, the maximum loaded - 94.6 tons. Cruising speed reaches 830 km / h. Designed for use on air routes, having a length of up to 3.500 km. The maximum number of passengers that the basic version of the liner can accommodate is 210 people. Crew - 3 people.

Quality and reliability

The car has been produced since 1990 in Ulyanovsk, later they began to produce it in Kazan. Aircraft of the Tu-204 family meet modern requirements for safety, emission of harmful substances and noise. In addition, the machine is included in a small number of those aircraft that have the ability to safely complete the flight with all engines inoperative.

According to experts, Tu-204 has high operational qualities. If we take into account the main indicators, then this is not inferior to such recognized airliners as Boeing and Airbus. In addition, for domestic operators, their use is more profitable. The liner is currently used by several airlines.

Modifications and passenger capacity

Over time, the "Tu-204" has a lot of different modifications. They differ in flight characteristics, power plants, dimensions and on-board electronics. For example, the modification "Tu-204-100", in comparison with the base model, has a greater carrying capacity. The flight range is declared as 4.6 thousand km, the takeoff weight is 103 tons, the number of passenger seats is from 176 to 194 seats.

We also note another modification, which is also called the "dvuhsotka" ("Tu-214"). She has

Here is a list of some modifications of Tu-204:

• 100 seats up to 210 passengers in a one-class layout, otherwise called a tourist option;
• 100E - up to 176-194 passengers;
• 100B, as well as 120 and 200 - the maximum possible number of passengers is 210;
• 300 - cabin capacity is 142-156 passengers.
• 300A - maximum number of passengers - 26. Refers to VIP-class aircraft;
• SM modification - 166-215 passengers.

Consider the layout inside the airliner on the examples of the presented modifications. A typical Tu-204 cabin layout. Transaero uses this model for passenger transportation.

"Tu-204" is a version of 100E. This variant is characterized by the fact that it has an English-speaking cockpit. The cruising altitude is just over 11 kilometers. Flight range - 4600 meters.

The modernized "Tu-204-100", the cabin layout of which was shown in the photo, has 172 passenger seats in the presence of two classes.

Salon

Much attention is paid to comfort in the cabin, since the aircraft was originally designed for flights on domestic and international airlines. There is a high level of ergonomics of the seats, in general, the interior is well thought out and has excellent design.

During long-haul flights, all the necessary conditions have been created for passengers to feel as comfortable as possible. The lighting system gives an unobtrusive, but at the same time spectacular illumination. A display of the entertainment video center is built into the back of the front seat, which is available to passengers.

Aircraft "Tu-204": interior layout

There is more room in business class, but that doesn't mean there isn't enough space in economy class. According to passengers, it also provides an acceptable level of comfort that meets international air travel standards. The seats in the business class are located according to the "2-2" scheme (the aisle width is at least 81 cm), the rest of the cabin is a tourist class, or otherwise economy (the "3-3" scheme).

The mixed version, where there is both a business class and an economy class, can accommodate 172 people. Of these, the first zone accounts for 12 passengers, the rest are placed in the economy. The one-class option has a maximum filling of 190 people. There is an improved version of the "Tu-204-214", the cabin diagram of which shows how the seats are located in this modification of the liner.

It differs from the basic version in increased flight range and increased takeoff weight.

The aircraft has a two-class layout. The majority of seats in the cabin are in Economy Class (174), while the Business Class space can accommodate up to 8 people. It is believed that the the best places that belong to the first placement option are those that are in the 10th as well as the 16th row (seats A, B, C, F). It can also be attributed to comfortable places A and F, related to the 32nd row. But this information should not be taken as a guide to action when choosing tickets. This is just an opinion based on some parameters that provide a high level of comfort.

So, in the 10th row for passengers there is more free space due to the presence of a screen. In addition, you will not be thrown back in front of the chair, and the distribution of food begins from these rows. Seats 16 and 32 of the row do not have adjacent seats in front, which means that there is more free space. Those who fly together will be comfortable in the 15th row, since there are not three seats here, as in the rest of the cabin, but only two.

The most unfavorable places, again starting from a number of parameters, are the places located in the 14th, 29th and 41st rows. This conclusion is based on the fact that the chairs are located near the latrines. Also, the seat backs have a restriction in movement, that is, they cannot be folded back the way you want. Toilet rooms in the economy class are located in the center of the cabin (there are two of them), as well as in the tail section (one).

Mostly, based on passenger feedback, the best seats are those that are at the porthole and in the front rows of the economy class. We do not consider business class separately, since in this zone all seats are as comfortable as possible. However, here there are some recommendations: it is better to take tickets for the front seats, as the noise from the neighboring cabin will be less audible. From a safety point of view, it is better to take a seat at the tail of the aircraft.

Conclusion

The article considers the Tu-204 airliner, the cabin layout of which was presented in different versions. As for the aircraft itself, it is worth noting that even today, for a number of reasons, its potential has not yet been fully disclosed. The liner of the manufacturer Tupolev PJSC is certainly worthy of attention.

An aircraft of this brand is successfully operated, for example, by such airlines as Aeroflot, "Trans-European passengers are usually positive about the comfort of the liner, and in most cases there are no complaints.

New aircraft modification Tu 204SM- This is a machine with an increased maximum take-off weight and the latest automation system, which allows you to fly from start to finish in director mode. Modern avionics has made it possible to reduce the crew to two people, without compromising flight safety.

The history of the creation of Tu 204SM

OKB im. Tupolev, back in 1973, began developing a new aircraft that would replace the . The developers considered many proposals and settled on the option of a wide-body airliner with three engines. The project was designated Tu-204 and even a mock-up was built, but in the process of further development, the three-engine vehicle was abandoned.

The designers came to the understanding that a medium-range aircraft with two engines on pylons under the wing would be more optimal, and this was unusual and radically different from the schemes of machines that were developed at the Tupolev Design Bureau. Such a project was approved by the government in 1983, and work began on further design and construction of prototypes.

In 1985, the chief designer Tu-204 was L. Lanovsky, who began to widely use the universal system "Diana", created in the Tupolev Design Bureau for the calculation of structures. With the help of this system, the calculation of the dynamics of destruction, the frequency and form of vibrations was performed, and the method for calculating the stress-strain state of the entire aircraft structure was tested.

The program embedded in the Diana system made it possible to calculate, with all the complexity of the aerodynamic shape of the wing, its analytical smoothness and to automate the process of machining parts on CNC machines. It was decided to reduce the weight of the structure where it is advisable to use composite materials. Technological solutions such as long prefabricated panels, oversized fuselage skins and seamless wing panels with titanium fasteners have been successfully applied to achieve the minimum empty weight of the aircraft.

The installation of drainage valves at the bottom of the pressurized cabin, the use of improved paint and varnish materials and the laying of a new scheme of thermal and noise insulation helped to increase the resistance of the machine to corrosion. The use in the design of materials with improved characteristics in terms of strength, toughness and slow crack growth rates brought the new aircraft to the level of the best foreign analogues.

In early January 1989, test pilot V. Minashkin performed the first flight on a new airliner Tu-204. Began fine-tuning and refinement of the new machine. But, after the collapse of the USSR and subsequent political events in the 90s, the collapse of the economy, the financing of the project ceased.

A few years later, thanks to the then head of the ZhLI and DB V. Klimov, it was possible to obtain permission from the Prime Minister V.S. Chernomyrdin to combine flight tests with commercial transportation. This helped to obtain funds for fuel, the operation of airfields and radio equipment and financially support people involved in flight testing of the aircraft.

In December 1994, a certificate for operation was received Tu-204. Since then, more than 20 modifications of this machine have been released, among the latest of them is this, which will be discussed below.

Brief description and main differences Tu 204SM

For the first time, a new modernized car was lifted into the air by a crew led by test pilot V. Minashkin at the end of December 2010. The aircraft passed all tests successfully and in 2011 was ready for mass production.

By its design, it is a monoplane with a low wing and two theater engines placed on pylons under the wing. Special supercritical profiles create a negative twist of the wing, the cross-section V-shaped section has a positive angle of 40, and the wing itself has a sweep along the leading edge of 3015 min. At the ends of the planes there are end wings to reduce the inductive resistance.

On the leading edge of the consoles there are slats, and on the rear edge there are double-slotted flaps. Tricycle chassis with nose strut. PS-90A2 turbofan engines with a thrust of 16,000 kgf each.

The main changes made to the modification Tu 204SM:

• Equipping the machine with modernized PS-90A2 turbofan engines, more economical with increased power and increased overhaul life.
• Placement of the onboard auxiliary power unit TA-18-200M, capable of launching and operating at high altitude.
• Installation of a modernized landing gear, the resource of which is equal to the service life of the aircraft airframe.
• The salon for passengers is more comfortable, with an improved interior. At their service are spacious luggage racks, video and audio systems that allow you to pass the time in flight. For a relaxing holiday inside the cabin, soft lighting created by LED lamps and reliable noise-absorbing insulation that maintains a low noise level.

The degree of automation of machine control throughout the flight from takeoff to landing has increased, thanks to the introduction of the “electronic board” concept, which made it possible:

• Placing on board computer flight and thrust control systems, aircraft navigation systems that allow automatic navigation in the horizontal and vertical planes.
• Increase the efficiency and reliability of the air data measurement system by changing the basic elements and reconfiguring them.
• Equip the cockpit with a new electronic signaling and indication system, with trackball manipulators and increased display screen sizes, making it more highly ergonomic.
• Install a new BSTO-204 system that monitors the technical condition of the aircraft's on-board systems.
• Fully automate the piloting process using the new aircraft equipment control system SUOSO-204. All this made it possible to reduce the flight crew to two people.

Cabin Tu 204 SM

The main flight parameters of the aircraft Tu 204SM

• Wingspan 42 m.
• The length of the aircraft is 46.2 m.
• Thrust-to-weight ratio - 2PS-90A2 x 16600 kgf.
• Maximum takeoff weight - 108 tons.
• The weight of the unloaded aircraft is 60.5 tons.
• The amount of fuel is 35.8 tons.
• The total weight of the payload is 23 tons.
• Range with maximum payload - 4200 km.
• Range at maximum refueling - 8300 km.
• The recommended commercial flight levels are 10.6-12.1 km.
• The optimal speed at the echelon is 830-850 km/h.
• The maximum number of passengers is 215 people.
• Number of flight crew members - 2 people.

Salon Tu 204 CM

A look at the Tu 204SM from the side of the pilots

At first glance, this machine is no different from its predecessors. But this is far from being the case, it has a new whole filling, it is equipped with modernized and new systems. Improved engines, a new auxiliary installation, a lighter landing gear - everything is aimed at ensuring that the aircraft complies with international ICAO standards.

In terms of safety, many accidents have occurred due to the loss of attitude that occurs when switching to instrument flights from "forward" to "reverse" indication. On the Tu-204SM, the artificial horizon is made with a lateral roll scale and the transition to another indication is painless.

The catastrophes due to the loss of speed have not yet been forgotten - these are the An-148 and the airbus, which lost speed and crashed. This was taken into account on the new machine, and now the speed data is also taken from sensors located on the aircraft engines and standard sensors. This is a somewhat rough parameter, but now that the pilot sees the difference in readings, he already understands the problem, and further action trained.

After the accident with hockey players on the Yak-42, when the pilot tried to take off with the brakes on, a voice informer was installed on the Tu-204SM, which, if the brakes are pressed on takeoff, gives information about the activation of the brakes.

The new aircraft has a fully implemented director flight control mode - from takeoff to landing. In this case, the pilot performs a backup function, the whole process is controlled by systems. Systems do not allow the pilot to make a gross mistake or do something involuntarily.

First, the pilot must understand the problem, then turn off the controlling system, and then only take the necessary actions.

The new Tu-204SM fully complies with the requirements of Airbus and Boeing, and even surpasses them in terms of the number of control systems.

Interesting facts from the operation of the Tu 204 family

Since June 2009, after the disaster in Yaroslavl Yak-42, the Russian football team performed flights exclusively on airplanes Tu-204-100, as the most reliable and proven machines.

It is interesting that in the film "The Crew", filmed in 2016, two Tu-204SM aircraft are involved in the filming.

Another case that proves the reliability of the aircraft and the skill of our pilots. Performing a landing approach in Omsk in low cloud cover and low visibility, Tu-204 exhausted the entire supply of fuel and with idle engines produced forced landing. There were no casualties during the landing, and the car soon returned to service. This happened on January 14, 2002.

I would like to wish that despite all the intrigues that are being waged around this aircraft, the machine will work successfully for the benefit of our Motherland.

Tu-204 is a narrow-body medium-haul passenger aircraft created by Tupolev's experimental design bureau. Initially positioned as a replacement passenger liner Tu-154.

Overview of the cabin and the layout of the seats of the Tu-204 aircraft

Depending on the type of layout of the passenger aircraft, the Tu-204 can accommodate from 164 to 215 people. On the provided seating chart, the aircraft has two classes (business and economy). In the business class, seats can be arranged according to the “2-2” or “3-3” pattern and have a wide aisle in the middle. The best seats in business class are definitely those located in the middle (not in the first and not in the sixth rows), since they are located next to the toilets and utility rooms. Also, the seats of the sixth row are also adjacent to the partition between the business class and the noisy economy class. Therefore, when booking seats, you should keep these features in mind.

Economy class seats are arranged according to the 3-3 pattern. For the economy class, the best places can be safely called the 7th and 22nd rows. Convenience and greater comfort is given to them by the fact that these rows do not have other places in front of them, and, consequently, there is more legroom than usual. Seats in row 29 are unsuccessful in the economy class due to their proximity to the toilets, which ensures long queues here at certain hours.

The history of the creation and operation of the Tu-204 aircraft

The Tu-154 passenger liner began to operate in 1968. However, already in 1973, work began on the creation of a new aircraft that could become a worthy and complete replacement for the Tu-154 liner. It was assumed that the new aircraft will have a greater passenger capacity, flight range and payload. New project was named Tu-204.

During the development and design of the liner, many possible options for the design of the fuselage were considered. So, for example, a variant of a wide-body double-deck passenger aircraft was considered, which would have an increased carrying capacity and passenger capacity. As a result, the Tupolev Design Bureau decided to equip the Tu-204 with three engines, one of which was installed in the tail section, and the other two were mounted on pylons under the wing. In 1982, a model was also created based on the adopted aircraft design, but in the end it was decided to abandon the plan with three engines.

The result was a narrow-body aircraft with two engines under its wings. Thus, the design of the Tu-204 became completely new for the aircraft of the Tupolev Design Bureau, which had previously designed passenger aircraft mainly with engines located in the tail section.

The first flight of the new aircraft was carried out at the very beginning of 1989. However, due to the difficult economic and political situation in the Soviet Union, and then in Russia, the Tu-204 tests dragged on for 6 long years. Only at the cost of huge efforts in December 1994, the aircraft was tested and certified.

Commercial operation of the Tu-204 began in 1996. However, the economic crisis and the terrible situation of the domestic aviation industry did everything to ensure that the popularity of the aircraft remained low. So, in the 90s, it was more profitable and economical to buy used aircraft manufactured by Western companies (Airbus and Boeing). An additional inconvenience was also that on the early versions of the Tu-204, the crew usually consisted of 3 people, which was not very economical for many airlines.

However, after the improvement of the liner, the comfort of the passenger compartment was increased by an order of magnitude, as well as its efficiency. Thus, new Tu-204 models (for example, Tu-204-200 or Tu-204-300) are able to compete with Western Boeings and Airbuses, however Russian airlines they are afraid to order liners from a domestic manufacturer, for which there were often not enough spare parts or components.

Today, only one Tu-204 is produced per year, and the main customer is the state and its structures. In addition, in 2019 it became known that Tupolev PJSC could sell a license for the production of the liner to Iran. Also in the same year, a program was announced for the production and delivery of ten Tu-204s with increased comfort and improved on-board electronics.

From the start of serial production in 1990 to 2019, only 78 Tu-204 aircraft were produced, of which about 40 are currently in operation.

Tu-204 liner modifications

To date, there are the following modifications of the Tu-204:

• Tu-204 - basic modification liner with a passenger capacity of up to 210 people. Operated since 1996;
• Tu-204-100 is a modification of the Tu-204 with increased takeoff weight and passenger capacity. In operation since 1996;
• Tu-204-200 is a variant of the liner with additional fuel tanks, allowing to slightly increase its flight range. It was built in a single copy, the commercial operation of which was launched in 2001;
• Tu-204-100V - a modification of the liner with an improved system of on-board electronics and a passenger cabin with increased comfort;
• Tu-204-120 is a variant of the Tu-204, equipped with Western on-board electronics, which can significantly expand the market opportunities and prospects of the liner. Commercially operated since autumn 1998;
• Tu-204-300 is a modification of the liner with a reduced (by 6 meters) fuselage length, as well as with a lower passenger capacity (up to 165 people). However, this is compensated by the increased flight range, which allows you to make a non-stop flight from Moscow to Vladivostok;
• Tu-204SM is a modification of the liner, which is essentially its serious processing. Thus, the aircraft is equipped with the latest avionics and air navigation systems, which made it possible to reduce the crew to 2 people. A large number of other innovations makes it possible to speak of this aircraft as a new generation of the Tu-204 family. Serial production began in 2013.

Brief overview of the Tu-204 and characteristics

Tu-204 is a cantilever monoplane of normal aerodynamic design. The power plant of the liner is represented by two turbofan engines.

A new and bold decision for the domestic aviation industry was that the Tu-204 fuselage consists of 14% composite materials, which significantly affected its strength, reliability and cost-effectiveness in maintenance. So, tests have shown that the wing of the aircraft is able to withstand a load of up to 140% of the calculated one.

Flight performance characteristics of the main modifications of the Tu-204:

Conclusion

The Tu-204 aircraft is a real breakthrough for the domestic aircraft industry. This is proved by the fact that even today, more than 30 years after the start of its development, the aircraft (mainly its latest modifications), due to its characteristics, is actually able to compete with passenger liners of Western companies, having considerable efficiency and ease of use.

Tupolev Tu-204 is a passenger airliner developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the late eighties. The liner is designed for medium-haul passenger flights. The Tu-204 was released as a replacement for the outdated Tu-154 medium-range aircraft. In terms of its main characteristics, the Tu-204 is similar to the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Boeing 757.

According to the original project, the aircraft was planned to be equipped with three D90 jet engines. But later the project was revised and the prototype of the aircraft received two engines suspended on pylons under the wings of the aircraft. For the Tupolev Design Bureau, such a layout of engines was used for the first time. When designing the aircraft, the use of composite materials based on glass-carbon plastics was widely used.

So, the Tu-204 aircraft is a passenger aircraft that performs medium-haul flights. The development of this model began in 1973. Many possible models and variants of the new air machine were developed and revised. The calculations were carried out at the Tupolev Design Bureau, where other aircraft models were being developed in parallel.

The history of the creation of the medium-range aircraft Tu-204

L.L. was appointed chief designer, who was involved in the development of a new passenger liner. Selyakov. According to the original version, it was planned to create an aircraft that would have 2 engines, and basically new model very much should have been very similar to the Tu-134. Also, many design solutions were borrowed from the already designed Tu-136.

Already in the mid-70s, the aircraft was becoming more and more similar to American counterparts, such as the MD-10 and L-1011. The design model included large luggage compartments in which containers could be transported. Because of this, the unit became double-deck, and the fuselage layout had to be changed. This innovation made it possible to change the ratio of filling the aircraft with cargo and passengers.

In August 1981, the government set the task of creating a three-engine aircraft, which should use D-90 engines, which at that time were the most progressive and economical. But after the design layout of the aircraft was created, it could not be used, which is why it was decided to return to a twin-engine model. The engines were planned to be hung on the pylons of the wings. This project passenger aircraft was completely revised and was the basis for the creation of the Tu-204.

In 1987, preparations for the production of the Tu-204 began at the Ulyanovsk plant. The first prototype of this model was made in 88, and the first Tu-204 was flown into the air at the beginning of 89. The full set of tests was completed at the end of 1993. The Aviastar company did not wait for the end of the tests and started manufacturing this aircraft back in 1990. In January 1995, the Tu-204 received a certificate Russian Federation about airworthiness. This machine made its first flight between Moscow and Mineralnye Vody.

Description of the passenger airliner Tu-204

During the development of this aircraft model, close cooperation was carried out between many scientific centers of the Russian Federation. Thanks to this, this device has many advantages over similar models in the world. The Tu-204 aircraft was equipped with high-performance wings that had supercritical profiles, as well as vertical surfaces that increased aerodynamics at the ends of the consoles. The entire fuselage is made of new high-strength aluminum alloys, and the connection of body parts is made by riveting.

When designing, composite materials are also used, the share of which is about 18%. For better balancing of the aircraft, a built-in fuel tank, which includes 2.8 tons of fuel.

This model of a passenger aircraft is the first in the Russian Federation, in which a system of electric remote control is installed. It can perform automatic landing of the machine even in very difficult weather conditions. For more comfortable work of pilots, a system called "dark cockpit" was made, it helps to reduce the load on pilots.

The aircraft is equipped with a domestic avionics system, for which 6 displays are used. With their help, information is displayed for pilots about the state of the flight and all the functional details of the aircraft. This system automatically diagnoses all equipment, and also supports satellite communications. Innovations also touched the design of the wing. Flaps appeared in it, which are double-slotted, as well as slats that run along the leading edge of the wing. As for the chassis, it is made using new technologies.

The designers perfectly thought out the air supply system for the entire cabin of the apparatus. Its main task is to extract and cool the air that passes through two independent lines. This system is able to automatically maintain the optimum temperature inside the aircraft. A feature is that the air that enters the middle of the aircraft is taken directly from the engine compressors.

Speaking about the power supply, it should be noted that the aircraft is supplied from generators that are installed on the engines of the machine, as well as from regular batteries. In the aircraft network, the voltage is 115 volts, and in some models - 200 volts with a frequency of 400 hertz.

The entire hydraulic system is powered by pumps that are powered by engines. In case of unforeseen situations, each hydraulic system is equipped with additional electric pumps.

On the Tu-204, as on many other aircraft, there is a problem of icing of the external units of the apparatus. Therefore, a whole range of systems have been installed that prevent this problem. Engine air intakes, pressure receivers, fan fairings, and cockpit windshields need basic protection. The wings and fuselage, as a rule, do not suffer from icing, so they do not need additional protection. It should be noted that in many other aircraft models, hull icing is possible. This feature of the Tu-204 was noted by special commissions of international organizations.

The Tu-204 passenger airliner was a qualitatively new generation of the domestic aircraft industry. When creating this machine, all the requirements of modern aircraft engineering and the requirements of international standards were taken into account. The designers of a qualitatively new unit took into account the fact that it would be economical and not create a lot of noise, and also comply with international environmental requirements. According to the initial plans of designers and customers, the Tu-204 should be as successful as the Tu-154 and replace it. But in the 1990s, air travel dropped significantly, resulting in low orders for new aircraft. The problems of the 90s did not allow the implementation of all plans related to the Tu-204 aircraft.

Tu-204 position today

Until our time, only 40 Tu-204 models of various modifications were manufactured. Most of them serve for the good of the motherland, but some were sold abroad, namely to China and Egypt. In September 2009, the designers and developers of the Tu-204 passenger aircraft were awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation. Despite the undoubted advantages, this model has not reached a large commercial hype.

In addition to the fact that in the 90s civil Aviation, one might say, fell apart, the attitude of airlines towards domestic manufacturers also played a big role in this. It is because of this that most passenger transportation companies believe that Russia has not yet learned how to produce high-quality passenger aircraft. Air carriers are ready to spend their money on the purchase of a decommissioned old Boeing, rather than buying a new Tu-204, which is not much inferior to its foreign analogue.

On the basis of the Tu-204 passenger aircraft, the Tupolev Design Bureau created a whole line of various modifications, namely, 16 special varieties of this brand were created. Some of them were even cargo planes, and one Tu-234 was a long-haul aircraft that could fly 9,000 kilometers. Devices that are made to order, and this is usually overseas, come with an English-speaking cabin. But still the main customer is our state.

According to experts, the Tu-204SM is the most successful and competitive model. It is she who can compete for leadership with such foreign counterparts as the Boeing 737 and A320.

Tu-204 photo

The test flight of the first Tu-204 flight model took place on January 2, 1989. During all the tests, improvements and improvements were made to the design of the aircraft. The aircraft was equipped with a fly-by-wire control system (EDSU). The cockpit has six color displays to display flight data. PS90-A jet engines were installed on the liner. During air tests, the aircraft flew over a thousand hours.

In 1992, a new aircraft was introduced which received the designation Tu-204-120.

On this model, turbojet engines RB-211-535E4 of the English company "Rolls Royce" and Western avionics of the company "Honeywell" were used.

Salon TU-204 salon photo

The aircraft received its first airworthiness certificate on December 29, 1994.

The airliner meets all modern European ICAO requirements.

The Tu-204 aircraft is one of those airliners that can land safely with all engines switched off.

Tu-204-300, a VIP-class aircraft, Tu-204-300A, was produced, the passenger compartment of which is made in the “flying apartments” class

In addition to the passenger version, a cargo aircraft was also designed.

The cargo export version of the Tu-204-200C is successfully operated by several airlines in Europe and Egypt.

In 2005, the Tu-204-300, shortened by six meters, began to operate. Which is also known as Tu-234. This version is equipped with PS90-A2 turbofan engines. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 107.6 tons with a flight range of up to 9,300 kilometers. This version is capable of carrying 166 passengers.

To date, a little more than seventy Tu-204 aircraft of various modifications have been produced.

Characteristics of Tu-204-100 (basic version):

Years of production: 1990 - our time.

Length: 46.14 m.

Height: 13.88 m.

Wingspan: 41.8 m.

The airline Red Wings (Red Wings) owns six aircraft model Tu 204 (Tupolev Tu-204). By and large, not a single airline in Russia and the world has big amount Tu 204 aircraft than Red Wings. The closest "pursuer", the company Transaero, owns 5 aircraft of this model.

Board numbers of the liners: RA-64017, RA-64020, RA-64043, RA-64046, RA-64049 and RA-64050. Some of the aircraft have been in operation for quite a long time. Thus, the RA-64017 board made its first passenger flight in October 1996.

In addition to Red Wings, it was operated by such companies as: Perm Airlines, S7 - Siberia Airlines, Aviastar and Orenair (Orenburg Airlines). The youngest board: RA-64050. He made his first flight in February 2009. It was purchased by the company from the manufacturer's factory, and was not operated by other airlines.

The structure of the aircraft cabin is single-class, only economy class. The capacity of the liner is 220 passengers. For comparison, Transaero's modification will fit only 184 passengers, since there is a business class there.

Let's move on to the analysis of the best and the worst places in the cabin of the Tu 204 Red Wings.
Row 1. The first rows are traditionally considered good places for the flight. There is no row in front, which means that no one will recline the back of the chair on you. However, the distance to the partition in the first row is small. Your knees will fit, but you won't be able to extend your legs. Not recommended for tall passengers. To do this, it is better to choose a standard place where the seat pitch is 81 cm.
Also, the picture spoils the presence of toilets. In fact, almost half of the cabin will pass by your seats. This will not add comfort, but noise is 100%.
Row 8 and 27. It is possible that the seat backs do not recline due to the emergency exit behind the row. There is a risk of sitting in one seat position for the entire flight.
Row 9 and 28. There are two seats left in a row - this is convenient for flying in pairs. Plenty of legroom up front thanks to emergency exit. Also, no one will recline the back of the chair, since in the 8th row the backs do not recline. Good places to fly. The only point is that for safety reasons, passengers with small children, disabled and elderly people, as well as passengers with animals will not be placed here.
Row 10 and 29 Seats A and F. Due to the missing seats in the 9th row, there is a lot of legroom. You can stretch to the fullest. Also, the back of the neighbor's chair will not interfere. Very good places, but usually dealt with first. Therefore, they are difficult to book.
Row 35 Seats C and D. They are extreme to the aisle, and since there is not much left to the toilets, there will be increased passenger traffic here. This is fraught with constant contact with passengers, grabbing elbows, etc.
Row 36. The most undesirable places to fly. Firstly, the backs of the seats are blocked due to the partition and do not recline. Secondly, because of the toilets it is very noisy here, people are constantly crowding, there is a hubbub. Unpleasant odors may come from the toilet. Thirdly, if there are problems with air conditioning, then stuffiness, as a rule, is felt precisely in the last rows.

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