UAC, part of the Rostec structure, has received a patent for the development of a wide-body long-range aircraft (WBLLRA), which, according to the developers, will be able to compete with the Boeing 787-900 "Dreamliner". The patent documentation claims that the new aircraft is as good as the "Dreamliner" in terms of characteristics, but will be more profitable in terms of operating costs.
This invention relates to the field of aviation technology, namely the design of wide-body long-range aircraft.
As noted in the patent, the new aircraft is three percent better than the "Dreamliner" in terms of direct operating costs and about six percent in terms of direct operating costs. In terms of cost per seat-kilometer, the WBLLRA-600 is 11-13 percent better than the B787-9 in terms of direct operating costs and 15-17 percent in terms of direct operating costs.
The aircraft is designed for long-haul flights, with a maximum range of up to 13,600 kilometers. It is also capable of operating flights of 12,000 and 10,300 kilometers, making it suitable for transoceanic routes and flights in conditions of limited visibility of ground objects. In a standard three-class configuration, the aircraft accommodates 281 passengers. In the future, it is planned to expand the model range with shortened and lengthened versions, designed for 240 and 320 passengers, respectively, also with three-class seating.
Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov noted in November 2024 that Russia needs its own wide-body aircraft for international flights, the timing of its creation is estimated to be beyond 2030.
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