The fully domestically produced SJ-100 aircraft received an unusual silver color that was not used before. The Rostec State Corporation explained this choice of livery for the aircraft.
The state corporation noted that in order to accelerate the production of serial aircraft and start deliveries after obtaining a type certificate, a large production backlog was formed at the facilities of PJSC "Yakovlev".
Therefore, some of the airframes in a high degree of readiness are currently in storage.
To further protect the airframes from atmospheric precipitation and ultraviolet radiation, a special silver coating is used.
On Friday, August 5, the first flight was made by the domestically produced SJ-100 aircraft with number 97004. The aircraft is equipped with fully domestic systems and units, including PD-8 engines.
Earlier www1.ru reported that ODK Found a Way to Reduce the Weight of the PD-8 Aircraft Engine for SJ-100 and Be-200 Aircraft.
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