We are honored to post this article from our colleague RTNews, because these pics show to all the world that Russia, despite the embargo and international sanction, is able to produce 75% alone high technologies and in this case the MC-21 is the example.
The much-anticipated MC-21 aircraft, touted to become a direct rival of the Boeing-737 and Airbus 320, has been rolled out for official presentation in Irkutsk, Russia. Serial production of the medium- and short-range passenger jet is planned for 2017.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, the umbrella organization that owns Irkut Corporation - the actual development of the plane - held an international presentation of the new aircraft on Wednesday. Building the jet reportedly cost 100 billion rubles (approximately US$3. 5 billion). The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who congratulated the national aircraft industry, as MC-21 became the first Russia’s medium-range passenger aircraft developed this century.
“This is a huge victory for our aviation industry and Irkut Corporation, our scientists, designers, engineers and workers,”Medvedev said. “I’m sure this is going to be a good machine, reliable and efficient.”
The two-engine MC-21 will be delivered in three basic versions, with passenger capacity ranging from 150 to 211 seats. The range capability of the aircraft will vary from 5,500 to 6,000km (3,400-3,700 miles). The aircraft is being produced with extensive use of composite materials and alloys of aluminum and titanium, making it considerably lighter than its predecessors.
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INC News, 08/06/2016 - source: ©RTNews
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