Tu 204-120
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IntroductionThe
Tu 204-120 is an advanced aircraft design offering important
benefits in the single-aisle medium-range 200-seat airliner market
and also in cargo/package freight
transportation. It incorporates the latest developments in aerodynamics,
structural design, fly-by-wire avionics, ergonomic cockpit
systems and high reliability engines.  In the Tu 204-120, Sirocco Aerospace is integrating class-leading
design, engineering and systems technologies from around the world into an
aircraft, which translates into major financial benefits to operators and
passengers comfort. The combination of significantly lower acquisition and
operating costs will ensure that the Tu 204 provides all of the benefits of
established western manufactured aircraft with many additional features and at
the same time offers an unbeatable cost per (seat
x mile) to airline customers. The Tu 204-120 is the
first commercial aircraft to combine fully the best of the East and the best of
the West.3 first Tu 204-120 aircraft (2 passenger and 1 cargo) have been delivered in 1998-1999 to the Egyptian operator Cairo Aviation - "Air Cairo". 7 more planes are to be delivered in 2000 with target 10-12
aircraft/year in 2001-2003. Tu 204-120 An advanced aircraft from a proven family
In a family of Russian modern twin-engine middle-range Tu-204-120 aircraft successfully incorporate advanced achievements in Russian and foreign aerospace technology, experience of the company's highly qualified specialists in production of reliable and the best in Russia aeronautical engineering. Having high fuel efficiency and high level of comfort as well as low price compared with foreign analogues Tu 204-120 aircraft is quite competitive and the most cost-effective airliner for air lines with a range of up to 6800 km. Tu 204-120/120C aircraft are certified by AR IAC of the Russian Federation and meet international noise level and toxic emission requirements. The Aviastar manufacturing facility at Ulyanovsk in the Volga Region of Russia is one of the newest and best equipped aircraft manufacturing facilities in the
world. A major investment program has enabled Aviastar to acquire advanced equipment including a completely automatic GEMCOR wing manufacturing plant which is one of the most advanced in the
industry. High-life-time structure of the aircraft is designed for not less than 45,000 flying hours or 20,000 landings or 20 years of operation. Airframe of the aircraft has the enhanced anti-corrosion protection and the directed condensate drain system with the drain valves in the lower part of the fuselage. Painting of the aircraft is performed with the use of polyurethane enamels which provide efficient protection of the airframe against atmospheric effects. |
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over 3000 Tupolev aircraft designed and
manufactured
The automated electrostatic paint facility is capable of handling the largest aircraft currently manufactured
anywhere. A full range of laboratory, testing and analytical equipment provides a most comprehensive capability for any aircraft
manufacture. Extensive use is made of the most modern computer-driven design capability and computer-controlled manufacturing processes using dedicated software designed exclusively for this
purpose. The partnership between Tupolev Design Bureau and Aviastar brings together undisputed world class aircraft design skills and the advanced total production capabilities of one of the largest aircraft manufacturing facilities in the world. Recently these two firms have united in a single enterprise: Joint Stock Company "Tupolev". This association will serve to further improvement of the product
quality. In addition to this the highly skilled team of "Sirocco Aerospace International" technical experts provides 24-houres control of the aircraft assembly procedure. The same people participate in the acceptance of a newly built Tu 204-120 aircraft from the "Aviastar" plant.