Tupolev Tu-324

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Tupolev Tu-324 / Tu-414
Tu-324 model
Role	Jet Aircraft
Manufacturer	Tupolev
Status	In development, may be canceled due to lack of funds.
Primary users	None None
Produced	Production For ?
Number built	0
Unit cost	$19–23 Million USD
Developed from	Tupolev Tu-134

The Tupolev Tu-324 is a 30–50 seat regional passenger airliner. The jet will be twin powered by the Ivchenko-Progress AI-22 or Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines. The plane will be available as a corporate plane for 8–10 executives. The range for the 3 aircraft will be 2500 km, 5000 km and 7000 km. The cargo version can carry 3000 kg of cargo and a range of 5900 km is expected. The Tu-324 is designed to replace aging Yak-40, Tu-134, An-24 and An-26 on Russia's regional routes.

Production [edit]

The executive version would be equipped with a satellite phone, FAX, and a PC outlet. The Tupolev Tu-324 would be able to operate from gravel and dirt airfields providing safety and comfort of the passengers. The Tupolev Tu-324 would be produced at the S.P.Gorbunov Aircraft Production Association in Kazan, Russia. Estimated price is between $19–23 Million USD.

Variants [edit]

Tu-414 model

Tu-324

Tu-414

Specifications (proposed) [edit]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 30–50 passengers
• Length: 26.2 m (7.3 m)
• Wingspan: 24.7 m ()
• Height: Unknown (Unknown)
• Loaded weight: 24,630 kg ()
• Powerplant: 2 × AI-22 / BR710 turbofan

Performance

• Cruise speed: 800 km/h
• Range: 4,500 km ()

See also [edit]

• Yak-40
• Tupolev Tu-134

References [edit]

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