Tupolev Tu-214 is a medium range twin-engined Russian airliner.

The Tu-214, an improved Tu-204

Introduction

Tu-214 is a heavier and versatile development of the Tupolev Tu-204. It features a very flexible cabin layout for passenger, cargo, and mixed passenger/cargo configurations and is optimized for medium-range routes. It is the cheapest aircraft in its class and has been certified to conform to western standards.

Configurations

The Tu-214 comes only in one variant but it is available in the following configurations:

• Standard passenger layout of 164 seats in 2-class layout with standard range of 3,600 nautical mile
• Long range version with extra tanks for 4,400 nautical mile range with 164 passengers in 2-class layout
• VIP jet layout of 4,900 nautical mile range with extra tanks
• Tu-214C3 quick-change version for daul-mode operation either as full-freighter or the standard 2-class layout. Conversion to the said modes can be done rapidly.

Specifications

• Max. take-off weight 111 metric tons
• Max. payload 25.2 metric tons
• Cruise speed 0.82 Mach
• Range (standard configuration) 3,600 nautical mile
• Engines 2 X Aviadvigatel PS90-A2