MS-21
Maiden Flight: 2014
IOC: 2016
MS-21-200
Origin
Russia
Program Status:
Under Development
Contractor/s
AS Yakovlev
Aviastar-SP
Beriev
IRKUT Corporation
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC)
Tekhnologiya Research and Production Enterprise
UAC *
Family Members
MS-21-300
MS-21-400
Power plant:
AI-436T12 (2)
PS-12 (2)
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Description:
The MS-21, MC-21 in Russian Cyrillic, is a new development twin-engine, single-aisle, medium-range family of passenger aircraft being carried out by Russian corporations Ilyushin, Yakovlev and IRKUT for the United Aircraft building Corporation (UAC). The Russian MS-21 airliner is intended to compete with the third generation of Boeing 737 and the second generation of Airbus A320 aircraft families beginning in 2016. This new aircraft family is intended to perform transportation of passengers and cargo over national and international routes. Rosaviacosmos, the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, is managing the MS-21 project which�has a priority in the Russian government program for Civil Aircraft Development until 2015.
Originally, the MS-21 airplanes were planned for carrying from 132 to 174 passengers in three versions (MS-21-100, -200, and -300 model) on routes ranging from 4,500 to 5,500 kilometers and cruising at 850 kph. In mid-2008, the program was restructured with the revised project envisaging three new versions differing primarily in fuselage length and carrying 150, 180 and 210 passengers (-200, -300, and -400 model respectively). The wing design will based on the all-composite wing from the second generation Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-110/130. Typically, the new airliners will carry 18,000 kg, including passengers and baggage, over ranges of 4,500 kilometers.
The Russian engine makers are developing the PS-12 and AI-436T12 turbofans to power the new aircraft which requires a thrust at takeoff of approx 50,000-lb. Optionally, the aircraft may be equipped with western avionics and engines. The aircraft will be certified for operations from airfields at 3,000 meters of altitude over sea level. The MS-21 aircraft will feature fly-by-wire control system, integrated avionics, automatic systems monitoring and lower operating costs as well as fully compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) environmental safety and airworthiness standards.
The MS-21 family of narrow-body airliners will replace the Tupolev Tu-154 passenger aircraft within the Russian Federation starting in 2016. The development of a second generation is projected by 2028 or later. Compared to the current Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, the MS-21s will have a price tag of roughly two thirds and will feature a reduced fuel consumption by at least 15 percent. The new aircraft family is expected to get ready by 2015 with type certification planned for 2016.
The MS-21-200 narrow-body airliner is intended to transport up to 150 passengers on routes of up to 4,700 kilometers and cruising at 850 km/hour. The -200 model features the shortest fuselage in length as well as the lowest seating capacity of the three MS-21 launch models. The MS-21-200 is the basic version of the MS-21 aircraft family replacing the -100 model which was cancelled in favor of Sukhoi SSJ-110 and SSJ-130 regional jets.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 150
Dimensions: Length 35.1 m, Wingspan 35.3 m
Weights: Max Takeoff Weight 65.8 t, Payload 12.5 t
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 50,000 lb (22,680 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 12,000 m (39,370 ft), Cruise Speed 850 kph (528 mph), Max Range 4,700 km (2,538 nm), Service Life 25 yr, Take Off Run Distance 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Other: Number of Engines 2, Service Life (Flight Hours) 60,000, Service Life (Flights) 30,000
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