Cirrus SR20 vs Tupolev Tu-204

21 March 1995^[source]

2 January 1989 ( 1989-01-02 )^[source]

Cirrus SR22^[source]

Tupolev Tu-334^[source]

3 passengers (4 using 60/40 flex seating in post-2012 models)^[source]

3-bladed^[source]

56 kn (64 mph, 104 km/h) CAS^[source]

United States^[source]

Soviet Union / Russia^[source]

Tupolev^[source]

In service, in production^[source]

Russian Air Force Red Wings Airlines Cubana de Aviación Air Koryo^[source]

23 February 1996 with Vnukovo Airlines^[source]

twin-engined medium- range narrow-body jet airliner capable of carrying 210 passengers,^[source]

The Tupolev Tu-204 ( Russian : Туполев Ту-204 ) is a twin-engined medium- range narrow-body jet airliner capable of carrying 210 passengers, designed by Tupolev and produced by Aviastar-SP and Kazan Aircraft Production Association . First introduced in 1995, it was intended to be broadly equivalent to the Boeing 757 , with slightly lower range and payload, and had competitive performance and fuel efficiency in its class.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tu-204 cabin was 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 .^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Seating configuration is 3–3 in economy and 2–2 in Business class . The business class cabin has a seat pitch of 810 millimetres (31.9 in). The passenger cabin can be divided into compartments according to class with removable bulkheads and curtains. Compartments are illuminated by reflected light. Overhead bins for passenger baggage and coats are of the closed type. The volume of baggage per passenger is 0.052 cubic metres (1.8 cu ft).^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Design and development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Certified in January 1995, this initial version is powered by Soloviev (now Aviadvigatel ) PS90 turbofans with 157 kN (35,300 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 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 PS90A2 turbofan, which promises 40% more service between overhauls.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204-100/200; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tu-204-100's maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 103 tonnes, and its range with max payload is 4,400 kilometres (2,700 mi).^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204-100/200; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

To broaden product appeal, the Tu-204-120/220 offers non-Russian avionics and engines. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce RB211-535 engines, each with thrust of 192 kN (43,100 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.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204-120/220/120C/220C; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tu-204-120 has a maximum takeoff weight of 103 tonnes and a range with max payload of 4,500 kilometres (2,800 mi).^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204-120/220/120C/220C; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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 ft) shorter than the basic Tu-204, this variant is available in two versions: the longer-ranged, heavier version, powered by Aviadvigatel PS-90A2 turbofans, has a maximum take-off weight of 107.5 metric tons and range (with 166 passengers) increased to 9,300 kilometres (5,000 nmi); and the lighter, shorter-ranged version, with a maximum take-off weight of 89 metric tons and range of 3,500 kilometres (1,900 nmi) with 166 passengers. The former Russian airline Vladivostok Air was 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-204-100B and one Tu-204-300. The Тu-204s operate on the Pyongyang-Beijing, Bangkok, Vladivostok, Shenyang and Kuala Lumpur routes.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204-300; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tu-204SM, alternatively Tu-204CM, a medium-range airliner, is an upgraded version of the Tu-204-100/300. 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 .^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204SM; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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. 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.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204SM; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The updated passenger cabin accommodates a maximum of 210 passengers or 174 in a typical two-class layout. The upgrades include new larger storage bins, multicolored LED lighting , sound-absorbing structures and a modern in-flight entertainment system (IFE) .^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-204 variants / Tu-204SM; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tu-214 is also a variation of the Tu-204 first flown on 21 March 1996. 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). Both factories are independent from the Tupolev design bureau and have some control over the design of the variant they produce.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-214 variants / Tu-214; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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 claimed to be capable of a non-stop 10,000-kilometre flight range.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-214 variants / Tu-214; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

After Russia withdrew from the Treaty on Open Skies in 2021 in response to the United States's earlier withdrawal in 2020, the two Tu-214ON used for treaty observation missions have been used for military observation flights in Crimea .^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-214 variants / Tu-214 / Tu-214ON; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Special-purpose aircraft-control point equipped with a special onboard communication unit SBUS-214 intended for the Ministry of Defence of Russia . The aircraft is built with Russian-made components only, meeting the requirements of the state customers, and has a range of at least 7,200 km (4,500 mi). The main purpose of the aircraft is to provide additional communication capabilities to the user. The Russian MoD placed an order for two aircraft in November 2015. The first aircraft was delivered in March 2018, the second in June the same year.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Tu-214 variants / Tu-214 / Tu-214PU-SBUS; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

It came to a stop 400 meters (1,300 feet) past the runway's end.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Accidents and incidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Apart from those, one person who was driving his car on the highway was seriously injured from the nose wheel that flew across the highway.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Accidents and incidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The fatal Vnukovo accident was the second runway overrun incident involving a Red Wings operated Tu-204 in nine days following a Moscow Vnukovo to Novosibirsk flight on 20 December 2012 that overran runway 25 at Tolmachevo Airport by 1,150 feet (350 meters) into an open field.^[source]Tupolev Tu-204 · Accidents and incidents; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage