Tupolev Tu-330
| Tupolev Tu-330 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Twin-engined freighter |
| National origin | Russian Federation |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| Number built | None |
The Tupolev Tu-330 is a proposed modern medium-transport aircraft from the Russian airplane manufacturer Tupolev PSC. The aircraft is intended to replace the aging An-12 tactical airlift fleet, filling a niche between the Il-112 and the Il-76; it is similar in size class to the Antonov An-70.
The Tu-330 will have a swept high-mounted wing design with two high-bypass ratio PS-90A engines mounted below the wings. An optional powerplant system has also been proposed, using NK-93 engines that can operate on LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel. The aircraft is also designed for commonality with the Tu-204/Tu-214 civilian airliner series, in order to simplify production and minimize costs of manufacturing, maintenance and parts.
Variants
- Tu-300
- PS-90A-engined freighter
- Tu-330K
- Started as the Tu-338, the 330K is a proposed liquid natural gas-fuelled variant with a Samara NK-94 engine.
Specifications
Data from [1]Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008–2009
General characteristics
- Crew: two
Performance
References
Notes
- ^ Jackson 2008, p. 521
Bibliography
- Paul Jackson, ed. (2008). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008–2009. Coulsdon, Surrey, England: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-2837-4.
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