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Tu-214SR was especially developed for use by the President of the Russian Federation as commanding airborne center. The first flight took place in 2008 and is a modified Tu-214.
Externally Tu-214SR differs from its aerodynamic cover on the top of the fuselage. It can accommodate up to 62 persons and has extended electric power resources since 4 generators were added on it.
The crew is now 4 persons (instead of 2) and its range was increased from 7.000 to 10.000 km due to use of external fuel tanks.
It's first flight of Tu-214SR (RA-64515) was performed in April 27, 2008, while the second prototype with serial number RA- 64516 first flew in December 10, 2008. Both were delivered on June 1, 2009 and were incorporated in the Presidential Special Applications Squad.
The new Tu-214SR replaced the aged Il-18, which had stayed in service for over 40 years.
.jpg "Τα νέα Tu-214SR αντικατάστησαν τα γερασμένα αεροσκάφη του τύπου Il-18, τα οποία παρέμεναν σε ενεργό δράση για πάνω από 40 χρόνια © Konstantinos Panitsidis") |
| The new Tu-214SR replaced the aged Il-18, which had stayed in service for over 40 years. |
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | OKB Tupolev |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Aircraft transponder
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| CREW | - |
| POWER-PLANT | Two turbofan engines PS-90A |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x16.000 |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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46,20 |
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Height, m
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13,90 |
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Wing span, m
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42,00 |
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Wing area, m2
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182,40 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 110.750 |
| Normal take-off, kg | - |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 59.000 |
| Internal fuel, kg | - |
| Warload, kg | - |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | - |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 850 |
| Range, km | 6.500 |
| Ferry range, km | - |
| Service ceiling, m | 12.000 |
| Maximum overload, g | - |
| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |