Tupolev TU-234

	Tu-204 Launched in 1982 as the most important future Soviet passenger aircraft for Aeroflot trunk routes, replacing the Tu-154, the Tu-204 has seen the vast structure of that operator dismantled and replaced by a profusion of smaller airlines, many of whom are importing Western equipment.
	Despite this, the Tu-204 remains the biggest single programme by ANTK im Tupoleva, and is likely to support the production of several hundred aircraft in many verslons. It was designed by a team led by Lev Aronovich Lanovskii. Its size and shape bear a very close resemblance to the unbuilt Hawker Siddeley 134, and some similarity to the Boeing 757, though its detail engineering is entirely different.
	Tu-204-100 lnitial series aircraft, in production by Aviastar from 1992, centre-section tank for 7,000 litres (1,540gal), 1992 basic price (no Western content) US$38m. ARMAC (CIS) certification December 1994. Dimensions, engines, unchanged. Empty weight 54,600kg (120,370lb); fuel 29,500kg; payload 24,000kg; maximum take-off weight 99,500kg (219,356lb). Range with maximum payload 5,300km (3,293 miles).
	Tu-204-120 Sixth aircraft, completed with Rolls-Royce 535E4 engines flexibly rated at up to 19,550kg (43,100lb) thrust, first flown 14 August 1992.
	Tu-204-122 As Dash-120 but fitted with Rockwell Collins avionics.
	Tu-204C Cargo version of any previous sub-type with powered side door 3,405mm by 2,190mm (134in by 86in) and new sandwich floor with ball mat and rollers for pallet or container payload up to 25,000kg (55,115lb).
	Tu-204-200 Additional fuel not only in centre section but also in adjacent underfloor hold, otherwise as Dash-100; deliveries from 1995. All Dash-200 family to be built by KAPO at Kazan. Weight empty 56,500kg (124,559lb); operating weight 59,000kg (130,070lb); fuel 32,400kg (71,430lb); payload weight-limited to 25,200kg;
	Maximum take-off weight originally 107,900kg later upgraded to 110,750kg (244,158lb); maximum landing weight 89,500kg(197,310Ib); zero-fuel weight 84,200kg (185;626lb). Cruising speed 840km/h (522mph); range with maximum payload 6,330km (3,933 miles), with 196 passengers (payload 19,565kg, 43,133lb) and maximum fuel 7,500km (4,660 miles).
	TU 234 JRLucariny PANEL Model
	Tu-204-220 As Dash-200 but with RR 535E4 or 535F5 engines, marketed by Bravia with varying Western content. Specification close to previous. Tu-204-22 As Dash-22O but with Rockwell Collins avionics. Tu-204-230 Number reserved for possible version with PW2240 engines.
	Tu-204-300 Destretched version, see Tu-234. Tu-204-400 Number reserved for possible stretched version, length about 52rn (170ft), passenger capacity up to 250. Tu-214 Projected version burning cryogenic fuel, see Tu-216.
	Tu-216 Projected version burning cryogenic fuel, with 21t (46,296Ib) of LNG carried infront and rear lagged saddle tanks above the fuselage, fed to NK-94 engines. It would carry 210 passengers 4,300krn (2,672 rniles). Developrnent is estimated to require up to 10 years. Tu-224 Westemised version developed jointly by ANTK Tupolev and AlliedSignal of the USA, for future series production by KAPO (Kazan Aviation Production Association) for foreign operators.
	Dimensionally unchanged, features include RR 535 engines, a Garrett GTCP-31-200/260 APU, Aviaagregat uprated landing gear with Rubin wheels fitted with Carbenix-4000 brakes and a choice of either a new type of NIIShP or Michelin tyres, Teplo-obmennik/ Allied Signal/Liebherr environmental-control system, Litton or Honeywell inertial navigation system, and a totally integrated avionic fit by Allied Signal or by ARlA, a joint venture by AlliedSignal and the Russian NIIAO (state avionics research institute). The programme is managed for ANTK Tupolev by Yuri Vorobjov, previously ChiefDesigner ofthe Tu-404.
	Tu-234 Projected destretched version, with PS-90P engines each rated at 16,140kg (35,583lb), seating 99-166 passengers depending on range required. Probably also to be offered by Bravia with RR engines. Span reduced by curving winglets vertical. AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS Span 40.88m (134ft 1 1/2in); length overall 40.2m (13ft 10 5/8in). Weight empty about 54t; operating weight about 58t; payload 16t;
	maximum take-off weight 84.8-103t (186,949-227,072lb) depending on range required; zero-fuel weight 76t (167 ,549lb). Cruising speed 830-850km/h (516-528mph; range (maximum passengers) 9,250km (5,750 miles); take-off distance (hot/high) 2,05Om (6,725ft); landing distance required 1,800m (5,900ft). Font: Tupolev Aircraft since 1922 Bill Gunston PUTMAN TU-234 Pags. 223-226


	TU-234 Soviet passenger aircraft with some similarity to the Boeing 757
	FS2002/2004
	JRLucariny FSDS V3 Model
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