MC-21
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The MC-21 (dubbed the MS-21 during design)' is a proposed series of three, twin-engined short-medium range, Russian aeroplanes capable of carrying 130-170 passengers. It is being jointly developed by Ilyushin, Tupolev and Yakovlev and could enter service in 2012.
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[edit] Design
The initial model is planned to have 33% composite materials on launch, increasing to 40-45% if a composite wing is added in 2015. Engines will be Russian made.
[edit] Variants
[edit] MC-21 100
Base model, carrying up to 132 passengers.
[edit] MC-21 200
Capable of carrying 156 passengers.
[edit] MC-21 300
Capable of carrying 174 passengers.
[edit] Orders
As of yet, no airlines have announced orders for the MC-21.
[edit] Similar aircraft
[edit] Sources
- Flight International, 30 Aug - 5 Sept 2005
[edit] External links
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