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'<!-- This article is a part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft]]. Please see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft/page content]] for recommended layout. --> {|{{Infobox aircraft begin |image = Russian Air Force Tu-214ON RA-64519 UUBW 2011-8-12.png |caption = Tu-214 of [[Russian Air Force]] |name = Tu-204 / Tu-214 }}{{Infobox aircraft type |type =[[Narrow-body aircraft|Narrow-body]] [[jet airliner]] |national origin =[[Russia]] |manufacturer= |design group = [[Tupolev]] |builder = [[Aviastar SP]] (Tu-204 series) <br> [[Kazan Aircraft Production Association]] (Tu-214) |first flight =2 January 1989 |introduced = 1995 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aviation-news.co.uk/archive/russianSurvivor.html|title=Aviation News Magazine - Russian survivor – Tupolev’s 204|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> |produced =1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://okbtupolev.blogspot.com/2012/06/aircraft-tu-204.html|title=✈ OKBTupolev ✈: Aircraft Tu-204|author=Алексей Усанов|publisher=|accessdate=31 December 2015}}</ref>–present |status = In production |primary user =[[Red Wings Airlines]] |more users =[[Rossiya (airline)|Rossiya]]<br />[[Vladivostok Avia]]<br />[[Aviastar-TU]]<!-- Limited to THREE (3) 'more users' here (4 total users). Separate users with <br />. --> |number built =79<ref name=Russplanes>{{cite web|title=Tu-204/214 Production list|url=http://russianplanes.net/planelist/Tupolev/Tu-204/214|publisher=RussianPlanes.net|accessdate=31 December 2015}}</ref> |unit cost =$35 million (2007) |variants with their own articles = }} |} The '''Tupolev Tu-204''' is a [[Twinjet|twin-engined]] medium-[[Range (aircraft)|range]] [[jet airliner]] capable of carrying 210 passengers, designed by [[Tupolev]] and produced by [[Aviastar SP]] and [[Kazan Aircraft Production Association]]. First introduced in 1989, it is intended to be broadly equivalent to the [[Boeing 757]], with slightly lower range and payload, and has competitive performance and [[fuel efficiency]] in its class. It was developed for [[Aeroflot]] as a replacement for the medium-range [[Tupolev Tu-154]] [[trijet]]. The latest version, with significant upgrades and improvements, is the Tu-204SM, which made its [[maiden flight]] on 29 December 2010.<ref name="Tupolev.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/Russian/Show.asp?PubID=4150 |title=Новый опытный самолет Ту-204СМ совершил первый полет |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date=29 December 2010 |accessdate=31 December 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110104073855/http://www.tupolev.ru:80/Russian/Show.asp?PubID=4150 |archivedate=4 January 2011 }}</ref> ==Design and development== The Tu-204 was designed as a family of aircraft incorporating passenger, cargo, combi and quick-change variants. It is powered by either two [[Aviadvigatel PS-90]] or [[Rolls-Royce RB211]] engines. The Tu-204 is produced at two of the largest Russian aircraft manufacturing plants in [[Ulyanovsk]] (Tu-204 series) and [[Kazan]] (Tu-214).<ref name="airliners.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=377 |title=Tupolev Tu-204, Tu-214, Tu-224 & Tu-234 |publisher=Airliners.net |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> [[File:Cubana Tupolev Tu-204-100E.jpg|thumb| A [[Cubana]] Tu-204-100E, August 2007]] The Tu-204 cabin is available in several layouts, including the baseline single-class layout seating for 210 passengers and a two- or three-class layout designed for 164–193 passengers. A cargo version of the Tu-204 is being successfully operated by several airlines in Europe and [[Egypt]].<ref name="airliners.net"/> Seating configuration is 3-3 in [[Economy class|economy]] and 2-2 in [[Business class]]. The business class cabin has a seat pitch of {{convert|810|mm|in|1}}. The passenger cabin can be divided into compartments according to class with removable bulkheads and curtains. Compartments are illuminated by reflected light. Hidden lights located over and under the overhead bins create uniform and comfortable illumination. Overhead bins for passenger baggage and coats are of the closed type. The volume of baggage per passenger is {{convert|0.052|m3}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seatmaestro.com/airplanes-seat-maps/best_seats/Tupolev-Tu-204-100.html|title=Best seats Tupolev Tu 204 100 |publisher=Seatmaestro.com |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> In 1994, the first certificate for Tu-204 aircraft (with PS-90A engines) was issued. Subsequently issued certificates have extended estimated operational conditions and improved overall aircraft type design. The Tu-204-120 variant, certified with Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines, complies with [[noise regulation]]s described in Chapter 3 of Supplement 16 to [[ICAO]], hence meeting all current European and ICAO requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/05/03/356180/tu-204sm-begins-airworthiness-certification-programme.html |title=Tu-204SM begins airworthiness certification programme |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> It is currently undergoing the certification process with [[Joint Aviation Authorities|JAA]]. The Tu-204-100 variant, certified with PS-90A engines, complies with noise regulations described in Chapter 4 of Supplement 16 to ICAO which means it is quieter. The aircraft was certified to Russian standards AP-25 (harmonized with FAR-25 and JAR-25).<ref>[[European Aviation Safety Agency]] (8 October 2008), [http://www.easa.eu.int/certification/type-certificates/docs/noise/EASA-TCDS-A.162_%28IM%29_Tupolev_TU_204--120CE-01-08102008.pdf Type Certificate Data Sheet for Noise], retrieved 29 December 2012 {{wayback|url=http://www.easa.eu.int/certification/type-certificates/docs/noise/EASA-TCDS-A.162_%28IM%29_Tupolev_TU_204--120CE-01-08102008.pdf |date=20110816233133 |df=y }}</ref> ===Technology=== [[File:Tupolev Tu-214 cockpit.jpg|thumb|left|Cockpit of a Tu-214]] The Tu-204 is part of a new generation of Russian aircraft, including other recent developments such as the [[Ilyushin Il-96]]. The Tu-204 features many technological innovations such as, [[fly-by-wire]], a [[glass cockpit]], [[supercritical wing]]s with [[Wingtip device|winglets]], along with Russian or foreign avionics.:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.10950.08sc.thinkquest.nl/index.php/en/204 |title=Civil Aviation |publisher=10950.08sc.thinkquest.nl |date=2 January 1989 |accessdate=30 September 2011}}{{dead link|date=September 2014}}</ref> ==Variants== ===Tu-204/204C=== The '''Tu-204''' is the basic passenger airline model, and the '''Tu-204C''' is the basic freight or cargo model. The most-used models are the '''-100C''' and the '''-120C'''.<ref>[http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=185 In Russian] {{wayback|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=185 |date=20110927235725 |df=y }}</ref> ===Tu-204-100/200=== [[File:Tu-204C RA-64024 in full DHL colors 02-Dec-2010.jpg|thumb|A Tupolev Tu-204C operated for DHL by [[Aviastar-TU]] at [[Sheremetyevo International Airport]] in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]].]] Certified in January 1995, this initial version is powered by Soloviev (now [[Aviadvigatel]]) [[Aviadvigatel PS90|PS90]] [[turbofan]]s with 157&nbsp;kN (35,300&nbsp;lbf) of thrust, and uses Russian avionics in addition to its Russian engines. The '''Tu-204-200''' is a heavier version with extra fuel for more range. Only one was built by [[Aviastar-SP]] in [[Ulyanovsk]] but has not yet been delivered (RA-64036). Now this version is only produced by [[Kazan Aircraft Production Association|KAPO]] in Kazan, marketed under the designation '''Tu-214'''. The '''Tu-204-100C''' and '''Tu-204-200C''' are cargo versions of the −100 and −200 respectively, fitted with a forward main deck freight door. Currently, the Tu-204-100/200 is offered with the option of an up-rated Aviadvigatel [[Aviadvigatel PS-90|PS90A2]] turbofan, which promises 40% more service between overhauls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=181 |title=PSC "Tupolev" – TU-204-100 |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110927235750/http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=181 |archivedate=27 September 2011 }}</ref> The Tu-204-100's [[maximum take-off weight]] (MTOW) is 107.5 tonnes, and its range with 196 passengers in a two-class configuration is {{convert|6000|km|mi}}. ===Tu-204-120/220/120C/220C=== To broaden product appeal, the '''Tu-204-120/220''' offers non-Russian avionics and engines. It is powered by two [[RB211|Rolls-Royce RB211-535]] engines, each with thrust of 192&nbsp;kN (43,100&nbsp;lbf). Egypt's Cairo Aviation became the debut operator in November 1998 when it took delivery of a Tu-204-120 and its cargo version the '''Tu-204-120C'''. The Tu-204-220 and '''Tu-204-220C''' cargo version, are a higher gross weight variants of the basic Tu-204-120.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=183 |title=PSC "Tupolev" – TU-204-120C |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110927235811/http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=183 |archivedate=27 September 2011 }}</ref> The Tu-204-120 has a maximum takeoff weight of 103 metric tons and a range of {{convert|4600|km|nmi}} with 196 passengers in a two-class seating configuration. ===Tu-204-300=== [[File:Air Koryo Tu-204-300.JPG|thumb|[[Air Koryo]] Tu-204-300 at [[Pyongyang]]]] A shortened, longer-range and more efficient derivative of the Tu-204, the Tu-204-300 is also known as Tu-234. About six meters (20&nbsp;ft) shorter than the basic Tu-204, this variant is available in two versions: the longer-ranged, heavier version, powered by Aviadvigatel PS90-A2 turbofans, has a maximum take-off weight of 107.5 metric tons and range (with 166 passengers) increased to {{convert|9300|km|nmi}}; and the lighter, shorter-ranged version, with a maximum take-off weight of 89 metric tons and range of {{convert|3500|km|nmi}} with 166 passengers. The Russian airline [[Vladivostok Air]] is the debut customer. This airline's aircraft are in a two-class seating configuration, with a 142-passenger capacity. Average numbers of flight hours during each 24-hour period is 9.35 hours, for year 2009. It is also operated by [[Air Koryo]] which currently operates one Tu-204-300 and has one additional aircraft on order with options to replace five Тu-154s and four Il-62Ms. The Тu-204s operate on the Pyongyang-Beijing, Bangkok, Vladivostok, Shenyang and Kuala Lumpur (from April 19 on every Monday and Thursday) lines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=197 |title=PSC "Tupolev" – TU-204-300 |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110927235823/http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=197 |archivedate=27 September 2011 }}</ref> ===Tu-204-500=== This is a version of the Tu-204-300 optimized for shorter routes, featuring smaller wings and an increased cruising speed (to Mach 0.84), which makes it a competitor to the Next Generation [[Boeing 737]]. It is [[ETOPS/LROPS|ETOPS]] rated, and fitted with a [[Honeywell 331-200ER]] [[Auxiliary Power Unit|APU]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.awesome80s.com/Awesome80s/Tech/Aviation/Aircraft/Tu-204.asp |title=Tupolev Tu-204 |publisher=Awesome80s.com |date= |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> ===Tu-206=== [[File:Tupolev Tu-206.jpg|thumb|The planned experimental Tupolev Tu-206.]] This variant is a company-funded testbed for alternative fuels, flying on [[liquefied natural gas]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=82&Page=2 |title=PSC "Tupolev" – Cryogenic aircraft |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date= |accessdate=13 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20101126222743/http://www.tupolev.ru:80/English/Show.asp?SectionID=82 |archivedate=26 November 2010 }}</ref> ===Tu-214=== The Tu-214 is also a variation of the Tu-204 first flown on 21 March 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oaokapo.ru/en/product/planes/tu-214.php |title=JSC "Kazan Aviation Production Association named after S.P.Gorbunov" &#124; Our products |publisher=Oaokapo.ru |date= |accessdate=16 August 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20130524143340/http://www.oaokapo.ru:80/en/product/planes/tu-214.php |archivedate=24 May 2013 }}</ref> It is technically a Tu-204-200, one of the differences being that it is built by a different factory. Planes designated Tu-204 are produced in [[Ulyanovsk]] by [[Aviastar-SP]]; Tu-214 in [[Kazan]] by the [[Kazan Aircraft Production Association]] (KAPO).<ref name=OfficialSite>[http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=200 PSC «Tupolev» – MAKS 2005<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/English/Show.asp?SectionID=200 |date=20120205124534 |df=y }}</ref><ref name=KAPO>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/kapo.htm|title=Kazan Aircraft Production Association (KAPO) n.a. Gorbunov - Russian Defense Industry|author=John Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|accessdate=3 July 2015}}</ref> Both factories are independent from the [[Tupolev]] design bureau and have some control over the design of the variant they produce. The main difference is a full-size main door at the left side of the fuselage just before the wing. The Tu-204 has two main doors and 2 emergency doors; the Tu-214 has 3 doors and one emergency door. The Tu-214 is essentially a higher gross weight variant of the Tu-204, being fitted with extra fuel tanks and structural adjustments to deal with the heavier gross weight. For this reason, the Russian government prefers to use it as the platform upon which all further modifications for the 'Special Mission' variants will be based. Some of the special mission variants are disclosed to be capable of a non-stop 10,000 kilometre flight range.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2012/11/13/1334/ |title=Rossiya special aircraft division will acquire five Russian-produced aircraft - News - Russian Aviation |publisher=Ruaviation.Com |date= |accessdate=16 August 2013}}</ref> In April 10, 2016 a total of 10 Tupolev Tu-214 aircraft are in [[airline]] service with a few on order. Tu-214 users are: [[Rossiya (airline)|Rossiya]] (5), [Transaero]] had an additional 7 orders for the aircraft.<ref name="russianplanes.net">{{cite web|url=http://russianplanes.net/EN/REGISTR/Tupolev/Tu-204/214 |title=Tu-204/214 registry &#124; Tu-204/214 production list |publisher=russianplanes.net |date= |accessdate=13 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110106185210/http://russianplanes.net:80/EN/REGISTR/Tupolev/Tu-204/214 |archivedate=6 January 2011 }}</ref> ====Tu-214ON==== Observation version of Tu-204-200 equipped for [[Treaty on Open Skies]] missions built by [[Kazan Aircraft Production Association]]. [[Vega Radio Engineering Corporation]] was contracted for the development of airborne surveillance system, ground-based complex and other mission equipment for the aircraft. It is equipped with one A-84ON panoramic camera, one AK-111 topographic camera and two perspective AK-112 digital aerial cameras to capture high-resolution aerial photography.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tu-214ON (Open Skies) Reconnaissance Aircraft, Russia|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/tu-214on-open-skies-reconnaissance-aircraft/|work=AirForceTechnology|accessdate=9 February 2016}}</ref> Two video cameras, a Raduga infrared [[thermographic camera]] and Ronsard [[Side looking airborne radar]] are also fitted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Magazine%20Documents/2015/July%202015/0715russia.pdf|title=Russian Air Force Almanac 2015|publisher=Air Force Magazine|accessdate=9 February 2016}}</ref> The first Tu-214ON (RA-64519) was demonstrated at the MAKS-2011 international air show in Moscow. It performed its first test flight on 1 June 2011, which was followed by a series of 24 flights by December 2011. The [[Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation]] conducted state tests to verify the air and ground equipment of the Tu-214ON aircraft in April 2013. The jet was delivered to the Russian Defence Ministry on 22 August 2013. The second airliner (RA-64525) made its first flight in 18 December 2013 and was delivered in 4 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Defence Ministry taking delivery of second Tu-214ON|url=http://en.take-off.ru/news/108-nov2012/916-defence-ministry-taking-delivery-of-second-tu-214on|publisher=Take Off|accessdate=9 February 2016}}</ref> The Tu-214ON is set to replace the [[Tupolev Tu-154]] and [[Antonov An-30]] aircraft in the role. ====Tu-214PU==== Airborne command post version. Two operated for Russian Ministry of Defence.<ref name="aimay12 p13">{{cite magazine|last=Mladenov|first=Alexander|title=Tu-214SUS Delivery Expected in 2012|magazine=[[Air International]]|date=May 2012|volume= 82|issue= 5|page=13|issn=0306-5634}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Karnozov|first=Vladimir|title=Russian president takes first flight in new Tu-214PU|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/russian-president-takes-first-flight-in-new-tu-214pu-349498/|accessdate=30 April 2012|date=10 November 2010}}</ref> ====Tu-214SR==== Communications relay version. Two operated by [[GTK Rossiya]] for Russian government, with three more planned.<ref name="aimay12 p13"/><ref>{{cite web|title=PICTURE: Russian special aviation squad adds Tu-214SRs|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-russian-special-aviation-squad-adds-tu-214srs-327401/|work=Flightglobal|accessdate=30 April 2012|date=4 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="aimar12 p9">{{cite magazine|last=Mladenov|first=Alexander|title=Three more Tu-214SRs for GTK Rossia|magazine=[[Air International]]|date=March 2012|volume= 82|issue= 3|page=9}}</ref> ====Tu-214SUS==== Communications relay version for Russian Ministry of Defence. Two on order, with delivery planned by end of 2012.<ref name="aimay12 p13"/> ====Tu-214R==== [[File:Tupolev Tu-214R inflight.jpg|thumb|Tu-214R inflight from [[Borisoglebskoye airfield]] (2014)]] Special-mission versions of the Tu-214 commercial transport aircraft, developed under the codename ‘Project 141', to replace the [[Ilyushin Il-18|Il-20 Coot]] [[ELINT]] platform. The aircraft are configured to carry the MRC-411 multi-intelligence payload, to include electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors, side-looking [[Synthetic Aperture Radar]] (SAR) and other Signals Intelligence ([[SIGINT]]) and Communications Intelligence ([[COMINT]]). In addition, the aircraft will carry multi-spectral electro-optical systems.<ref>{{cite web|last=Eshel |first=Tamir |url=http://defense-update.com/20120603_fielding-of-russian-special-mission-aircraft-delayed-until-2013-2014.html |title=Fielding of Russian Special-Mission Aircraft Delayed Until 2013–2014 &#124; Defense Update – Military Technology & Defense News |publisher=Defense Update |date= |accessdate=13 November 2012}}</ref> The aircraft has conducted test flights over the [[Sea of Japan]] but the programme experienced problems in January 2013. (Jane's Defence Weekly 16 January 2013) The Tu-214R made its public debut on August 2013 at Moscow Air Show MAKS and was heralded as a platform for conducting surveillance of the U.S., in accordance with the [[Treaty on Open Skies]], to monitor compliance with the relevant treaties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.military-informant.com/index.php/airforce/3446-1.html|title=На МАКС 2013 впервые публично покажут один из самых секретных самолетов России Ту-214Р|work=military-informant.com|accessdate=25 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rostec.ru/en/news/4226|title=The Russian Air Force will receive another Tu-214 Open Skies Plane|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> As of January 2015, two were conducting test flights with the [[Russian Air Force]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://airheadsfly.com/2014/11/01/tupolev-completes-test-flights-2nd-tu-204r-spy-plane/|title = TUPOLEV COMPLETES TEST FLIGHTS 2ND TU-204R SPY PLANE|date = 1 November 2014|accessdate = 12 January 2015|website = AIRheads FLY|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> In February 2016, Russia was reported to have deployed one Tu-214R to [[Khmeimim airbase|its base]] in [[Latakia]], [[Syria]].<ref>[http://newsru.com/world/16feb2016/tu214p.html Аналитики обнаружили в Сирии секретный российский самолет-разведчик] NEWSru, 16 Feb 2016.</ref><ref>[http://theaviationist.com/2016/02/15/tu214r-deployed-to-syria/ Russia has just deployed its most advanced spyplane to Syria]</ref> ===Tu-204SM=== The Tu-204SM, a medium-range airliner, is an upgraded version of the Tu-204-100/300<ref name="http">{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/tu-204sm |title=Presentation booklet on the aircraft Tu-204SM |publisher=Tupolev.ru |date= |accessdate=17 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tupolev">{{cite web|url=http://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2009/12/23/187669.html |title=Tupolev |publisher=aviaport.ru |date= |accessdate=23 December 2009}}</ref> While the Tu-204SM will retain key design and aerodynamic features of the Tu-204-100/100E/100V series, there are numerous upgrades, largely aimed at meeting the current and near-future Russian and international standards, including those of [[ICAO]] and [[Eurocontrol]]. The new cockpit features allow the Tu-204SM to be flown by a two-pilot crew (as compared with the three-pilot arrangement of the original Tu-204 series). These features include a new computer (VSUPT-85-2040), a new [[flight management system]] (ASO-204/FMS), wide [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD displays]] (KSEIS-204E), [[head-up display|head-up displays (HUD)]], and an automated board system maintenance and diagnostic system. The [[electronic flight bag]] concept will be implemented and all controls and displays will be in English. The Tu-204SM will be powered by two [[PS-90]]A2 engines. The latter is significantly improved over the original [[PS-90]]A power plants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uacrussia.ru/en/press/news/index.php?q9=irkut&from4=6&id4=404 |title=First flight for PS-90A2 test-bed |publisher=uacrussia.ru |date= |accessdate=17 October 2009}}</ref> and features a unified twin-spool turbofan with a high bypass ratio. The [[PS-90]]A2 is expected a life cycle cost saving of 35% over the original engine with a simultaneous increase in reliability in the 50 to 100% range. The [[PS-90]]A2 is designed to meet the Russian AP-33 aviation standard, which is harmonized with the US FAR Part 33 and the European JAR33. There will also be a new [[Auxiliary power unit|APU]] (TA-18 APU-200) and upgraded fuel management, hydraulic and fire safety systems. The updated passenger cabin accommodates a maximum of 210 passengers or 174 in a typical two-class layout. The upgrades include<ref name="http"/><ref name="Tupolev"/> new larger storage bins, multicolored [[LED lighting]], sound-absorbing structures and a modern [[In-flight entertainment|in-flight entertainment system (IFE)]] . The price for one Tu-204SM is estimated at [[USD]] 40–47 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rt.com/business/news/tu204-redwings-production-airplane/|title=Red Wings revives TU 204 Production|publisher=rt.com|date= |accessdate=12 January 2011}}</ref> The first test flight of Tu-204SM was successfully carried out on 29 December 2010.<ref name="Tupolev.ru"/> First deliveries of Tu-204SM were originally planned for 2011.<ref name="Tupolev"/> As of April 2015, no Tu-204SM aircraft have been delivered. ====Tu-204SM orders==== [[Red Wings Airlines]] will be the first airline to operate the Tu-204SM. Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) said it would complete negotiations with Red Wings for 44 Tu-204SM aircraft in February, to sign a firm order in March, 2011. Red Wings already operates a fleet of Tu-204-100 and Tu-204-100V jetliners, to which it added one airframe in 2010.<ref name="ruaviation.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2011/1/20/118/print/ |title=Ilyushin Finance and Red Wings negotiate on 44 Tu-204SM |publisher=ruaviation.com |date= |accessdate=20 January 2011}}</ref> Russia’s largest aircraft lessor, Ilyushin Finance, has previously placed Tu-204-100 aircraft with Cubana, Air Koryo and Red Wings, and Tu-204-300s with Vladivostok Avia and Air Koryo. Additionally, IFC leases three Tu-214s (Tu-204-200s) to Transaero. Faced with low production rates for the Tu-204 models, Tupolev asked component providers to lower their prices in order to cut the plane's overall price by 27–30%. These suppliers agreed, on condition that 44 more firm orders be secured for the Tu-204SM through 2016. By January 2012 a firm order from Red Wings had not been signed, the stumbling blocks being requests for guarantees of the residual value of the airframes and after-sales support at a cost the same as an equivalent Airbus or Boeing model.<ref name="flightglobal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/product-support-is-hurdle-to-tu-204sm-deal-lebedev-367192/|title=Product support is hurdle to Tu-204SM deal: Lebedev|publisher=flightglobal.com |date=20 January 2012|accessdate=21 January 2012}}</ref> It was subsequently announced that Red Wings had cut back its initial commitment from 44 to 15 Tu-204SMs due to delays to the flight-test programme and after the lessor Ilyushin Finance reportedly "lost interest".<ref name="flightglobal.com2">{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/red-wings-weighs-a321-as-back-up-to-tu-204sm-369703/|title=Red Wings weighs A321 as back-up to Tu-204SM|publisher=flightglobal.com |date=20 March 2012|accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> A large order by [[Iran Air Tours]] is under threat because of sanctions against the Iranian economy, as the American company [[Pratt & Whitney]] has been involved in the development of the engine with the [[Perm Engine Company]]. Completing the sale by re-equipping the Tu-204SMs with the Tu-204's Russian-made PS-90A engines has been proposed.<ref name="rbcdaily">{{cite web|url=http://www.rbcdaily.ru/2010/04/15/industry/471843 |title=Американские санкции приземлили Ту-204СМ: Контракт на поставку самолетов в Иран оказался под вопросом :: РБК daily 15.04.2010 |publisher=Rbcdaily.ru |date= |accessdate=13 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110724113457/http://www.rbcdaily.ru/2010/04/15/industry/471843 |archivedate=24 July 2011 }}</ref> Every company that has ordered the Tu-204 has gone bankrupt so there currently no orders for the Tu-204SM and Tupolev is considering a freeze on development work on the aircraft. This was a statement made by the Vice President Russian United Aircraft corporation at the Singapore air show 2016 ==Operators== [[File:Business Aero Tupolev Tu-204-300A bizjet Matevosyan.jpg|thumb|This Tu-204-300A is the first Tu-204 to be converted into a VIP configuration. [[Business Aero]] operates this aircraft for [[VTB]]]] Total users (November 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aerotransport.org/php/go.php|title=AeroTransport Data Bank|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Airline ! Aircraft Type ! In Service ! On Order ! Stored |- | {{flagicon|Egypt}} [[Cairo Aviation]] || 2 x 204-120<br />1 x 204-120C || 3 || 0 || 5 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Aviastar-TU]] || 204-100C || 1 || 0 || 1 |- | {{flagicon|PRC}} [[China Eastern|China Cargo Airlines]] || 204-120CE || 0 || 2 || 0 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Aviastar-SP|Aviastar-TU Co. Ltd]] || 204 || 4 || 2 || 4 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Rossiya (airline)|Rossiya]] (commercial) || 204 || 0 || 0 || 2 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Rossiya (airline)|Rossiya]] (government)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2010/06/02/196200.html |title="Авиастар-СП" планирует до 2014 г. поставить администрации президента РA 6 самолетов Ту-204-300 // АвиаПорт.Дайджест |publisher=Aviaport.ru |date= |accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> || 214<br /> 204–300 || 12 || 0 || 0 |- | {{flagicon|Cuba}} [[Cubana de Aviación|Cubana]] || 1 x 204-100CE<br />2 x 204-100E || 3 || 0 || 1 |- | {{flagicon|North Korea}} [[Air Koryo]] || x1 204–300<br />x1 204-100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifc-leasing.com/en/vs/vs_4.html |title=Ильюшин Финанс Ко // Eng // Our Air Fleet // Narrowbody passenger aircraft |publisher=Ifc-leasing.com |date=23 September 2010 |accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aex.ru/news/2010/3/23/74042/ |title=Новые Ил-96 и Ту-204 с двигателями ПС-90А переданы заказчикам |publisher=Aex.ru |date= 23 March 2010|accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> || 2 || 0 || 0 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Red Wings Airlines|Red Wings]] || 204-100 / 204SM || 8 / 0 || 0 / 10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/maks-red-wings-signs-for-russian-jets-and-q400s-390028/ |title=MAKS: Red Wings signs for Russian jets and Q400s |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date=30 August 2013 |accessdate=2 September 2013}}</ref> || 0 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Business Aero]] (for [[VTB]]) || 204–300A || 1<ref>[http://russianplanes.net/EN/REGISTA/159 Business Aero] {{wayback|url=http://russianplanes.net/EN/REGISTA/159 |date=20110724062724 |df=y }}</ref> || 0 || 0 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[VIM Airlines|VIM]] || 204SM || 0 || 3 || 0 |- !Total || All versions || 34 || 18 || 18 |} ===Previous Operators=== [[File:Tupolev Tu-204 Paris 1991.jpg|thumb|[[Aeroflot|Aeroflot's]] previously operated Tupolev Tu-204 at the Paris Airshow.]] [[File:Tupolev Tu-204-100, Siberia Airlines AN0098493.jpg|thumb|[[S7 Airlines]] ([[S7 Airlines|Siberia Airlines]]) previously operated Tupolev Tu-204.]] [[File:RA-64512 Tupolev Tu.214 Dalavia (7392711354).jpg|thumb|[[Dalavia]] previously operated Tupolev Tu-214.]] {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Airline ! Aircraft Type ! Status ! Notes |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Aeroflot]] || 204-100 || Delivered || After the break-down, gave to other airlines including [[Vnukovo Airlines]] |- | {{flagicon|Germany}} [[Blue Wings]] || 204-100/204SM || Ordered || The airline planned to acquire some from parent airline [[Red Wings Airlines]]. <br> Orders cancelled due to bankruptcy. |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Dalavia]] || 214 || Delivered ||Airline went bankrupt in 2009 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Kavminvodyavia]] || 204-100 || Delivered ||Airline went bankrupt in 2011 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Kras Air]] || 214 || Delivered ||Airline went bankrupt in 2008 |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Omskavia]] || 204-100 || Ordered || orders cancelled due to bankruptcy |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[S7 Airlines]] || 204-100 || Delivered || Acquired after the bankruptcy of [[Vnukovo Airlines]] |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Transaero]] || 214 || Delivered || Launch customer of that type. <br> Ceased operations in 2015 due to financial difficulties. |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Vladivostok Avia]] || 204–300 || Delivered || Launch customer of type |- | {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Vnukovo Airlines]] || 204-100 || Delivered || Launch customer. Airline went bankrupt in 2001 |- |} ==Production by year== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! 1989 ! 1990 ! 1991 ! 1992 ! 1993 ! 1994 ! 1995 ! 1996 ! 1997 ! 1998 |- | '''Produced''' || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 5 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 1 || 1 |} {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! 1999 ! 2000 ! 2001 ! 2002 ! 2003 ! 2004 ! 2005 ! 2006 ! 2007 ! 2008 |- | '''Produced''' || 2|| 4 || 3 || 4 || 4 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 2 || 10 |} {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! 2009 ! 2010 ! 2011 ! 2012 ! 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Tupolev/Tu-204/index.php|title=Tupolev Tu-204 Production List|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> !2014 !2015<ref name=Russplanes/> !2016 |- | '''Produced'''|| 6 || 3 || 5 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 2 |} ==Specifications== {| style="text-align: center; font-size:95%;" class="wikitable" |- style="background:#DDDD;" ! !204-100 !204-120 !214 !204-300 !204SM |- style="background:#eee;" |Cockpit crew || colspan=4 | Three || Two |- style="background:#eee;" |Seating capacity || colspan=2 | 190 (1-class, standard)<br />172 (2-class, standard)<br />210 (maximum) || 210 (1-class, standard)<br />180 (2-class, standard) || 156 (1-class, standard)<br />142 (2-class, standard) || 194 (1-class, standard)<br />176 (2-class, standard)<br />215 (maximum) |- style="background:#eee;" |Seat pitch || colspan=2 | 32 in (1-class, standard)<br />47 & 32 in (2-class, standard) || 32 in (1-class, standard)<br />39 & 32 in (2-class, standard) || 32 in (1-class, standard)<br />46 & 32 in (2-class, standard) || 32 in (1-class, standard)<br />38 & 32 in (2-class, standard) |- style="background:#eee;" |Length || colspan=3 | {{convert|46.14|m|ftin}}|| {{convert|40.19|m|ftin}} || {{convert|46.14|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Wingspan || colspan=5 | {{convert|41.8|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Wing area || colspan=5 | {{convert|184.2|m2|sqft}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Height || colspan=5 | {{convert|13.9|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Fuselage width|| colspan=5 | {{convert|3.8|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Fuselage height || colspan=5 | {{convert|4.1|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Cabin width || colspan=5 | {{convert|3.57|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Cabin height || colspan=5 | {{convert|2.16|m|ftin}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Maximum take-off weight || {{convert|105000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|103000|kg|lb}} || {{convert|110750|kg|lb}} || {{convert|107000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|108000|kg|lb}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Maximum landing weight || colspan=2 | {{convert|88000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|93000|kg|lb}} || {{convert|88000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|89500|kg|lb}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Maximum payload || colspan=2 | {{convert|21000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|25200|kg|lb}} || {{convert|18000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|23000|kg|lb}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Takeoff run at MTOW || colspan=2 | {{convert|1780|m|ft}}|| {{convert|2030|m|ft}} || {{convert|1870|m|ft}}|| {{convert|1950|m|ft}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Service ceiling || colspan=4 | {{convert|12100|m}} || {{convert|12200|m}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Cruising speed || colspan=5 | {{convert|810|to|850|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Maximum speed || colspan=5 | {{convert|900|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Range (Max payload) || {{convert|4300|km}}|| {{convert|4100|km}} || {{convert|4340|km}}|| {{convert|5800|km}} || {{convert|4200|km}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Maximum fuel capacity || colspan=2 | {{convert|35700|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|35700|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|36000|kg|lb}}|| {{convert|35800|kg|lb}} |- style="background:#eee;" |Engine (x 2) || [[Aviadvigatel PS-90]]A || [[Rolls-Royce RB211|Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4]] || colspan=2 | Aviadvigatel PS-90A || [[Aviadvigatel PS-90#PS-90A2|Aviadvigatel PS-90A2]] |- style="background:#eee;" |Max. thrust (x 2) || 157&nbsp;kN <br /> 16,000&nbsp;Kgf; 35,274&nbsp;lbf || 192&nbsp;kN <br /> 19,000&nbsp;Kgf; 43,100&nbsp;lbf || colspan=2 | 158.2&nbsp;kN <br /> 16,140&nbsp;Kgf; 35,582&nbsp;lbf || 171.6&nbsp;kN <br /> 17,500&nbsp;Kgf; 38,581&nbsp;lbf |} Sources: United Aircraft Corporation,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uacrussia.ru/en/models/civil/tu_204_214/performance/|title=UAC :: Performance|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> Tupolev,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tupolev.ru/en/civil_aviation|title=Civil aviation|publisher=|accessdate=26 December 2014}}</ref> 204SM.<ref name="uacrussia">{{cite web|url=http://www.uacrussia.ru/en/press/news/index.php?id4=636 |title=United Aircraft Corporation Website |publisher=uacrussia.ru|date= |accessdate=29 December 2010}}</ref> == Accidents and incidents == * On 22 March 2010, [[Aviastar Flight 1906]], an Aviastar Tupolev Tu-204 tail number RA-64011, crash-landed short of the runway near Moscow's [[Domodedovo International Airport]] while attempting to land at night in fog and poor visibility. There were no fatalities, but four of the eight crew members were seriously injured. It was a repositioning flight with no passengers on board. In September 2010, the [[Interstate Aviation Committee|МАК]] released their final report into the accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://avherald.com/h?article=4290127e|title=Accident: Aviastar-TU T204 at Moscow on Mar 22nd 2010, landed short of runway|date=20 September 2010|accessdate=12 June 2011}}</ref> The cause of the accident was attributed to pilot error, with a number of factors contributing to the accident including inadequate crew training and lack of cockpit resource management, failure of autoflight systems and serious regulatory violations by Aviastar-TU. Eight years earlier, the same aircraft experienced a flameout of both engines, glided and overran the runway at [[Omsk Airport]] and sustained minor damage. *On 29 December 2012 at 16:35 local time (12:35 GMT), [[Red Wings Flight 9268]], a Tupolev Tu-204-100В (RA-64047, c/n 1450743164047, s/n 047, built 2008) crashed on landing after overrunning runway 19 at Moscow [[Vnukovo International Airport]] (VKO) following a non-revenue repositioning flight originating from [[Pardubice Airport]], Czech Republic. The aircraft broke up and came to a stop on elevated highway M3 about {{convert|400|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}} past the runway's end. There were eight crew members on board of whom five were killed and the other three seriously injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20121229-0|title=ASN Aircraft accident Tupolev 204-100V RA-64047 Moskva-Vnukovo Airport (VKO) |publisher=Aviation-safety.net |date= |accessdate=29 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Agencies |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/29/russian-passenger-jet-crashes-moscow-vnukovo |title=Russian passenger jet crashes at Moscow's Vnukovo airport |publisher=Guardian |date=29 December 2012 |accessdate=29 December 2012}}</ref> Apart from those, one man driving his car on M3 highway was seriously injured when the detached Tu-204's nosewheel crashed into side of the car; the driver behind him recorded the impact on camera.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifenews.ru/news/109786 |title=Возросло число раненных в крушении Ту-204 во Внуково |publisher=[[Life News]] |date= |accessdate=24 January 2013}}</ref> The fatal Vnukovo accident was the second runway overrun incident involving a Red Wings operated Tu-204-100B in nine days following a Moscow Vnukovo to [[Novosibirsk]] flight on 20 December 2012 that overran runway 25 at [[Tolmachevo Airport]] by {{convert|1,150|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} into an open field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=151372|title=ASN Aircraft accident 20-DEC-2012 Tupolev Tu-204-100V RA-64049|publisher=Aviation-safety.net |date= 20 December 2012 |accessdate=29 December 2012}}</ref> Flight data recorder readouts indicate that brake failure as well as engine thrust reverser issues were major contributing causes in both overruns resulting in the issuance of additional airworthiness directives.<ref>Hradecky, Simon [http://avherald.com/h?article=45b4b3cb&opt=0 "Accident: Red Wings T204 at Moscow on December 29th 2012, overran runway on landing"] ''The Aviation Herald'', 29 December 2012. (updated 31 December 2012).</ref><ref>Hradecky, Simon [http://avherald.com/h?article=45ad34b5&opt=0 "Incident: Red Wings T204 at Novosibirsk on December 20th 2012, runway excursion on landing"] ''The Aviation Herald'' 20 December 2012 (updated 30 December 2012)</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/bad-brakes-cited-in-moscow-crash-landing-311397 ''Bad brakes cited in Moscow crash landing''] Agence France-Presse (via NDTV.com) 30 December 2012</ref><ref>Kaminski-Morrow, David [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tu-204-directive-warns-pilots-to-check-thrust-reverse-status-380606/ "Tu-204 directive warns pilots to check thrust-reverse status"] Flightglobal.com, 2 January 2013</ref> ==See also== {{Portal|Russia|Soviet Union|Aviation}} * [[Aircraft industry of Russia]] {{aircontent| |related= * [[Tupolev Tu-154]] * [[Tupolev Tu-334]] |similar aircraft= * [[Airbus A321]] * [[Boeing 737-900ER]] * [[Boeing 757]] |lists= * [[List of jet airliners]] |see also= }} == References == {{Reflist|30em}} == External links == {{Commons category|Tupolev Tu-204}} {{Commons category|Tupolev Tu-214}} * [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/07/17/225738/farnborough-2008-upgraded-tu-204-launched-with-massive-ifc.html Flight Global, about new contract 31 Tu-204 in 2008.] * [http://www.cyberevoblog.blogspot.com/2016/02/russian-tu-214r-elint-aircraft-spying.html The Tu-214 Electronic Intelligence aircraft and its secretive 'RTK-MRK-411’ sensors] {{Tupolev aircraft}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2010}} [[Category:Tupolev aircraft|Tu-0204]] [[Category:Soviet airliners 1980–1989]] [[Category:Twinjets]] [[Category:Low-wing aircraft]]'