In Russia, an administrative long-range aircraft for carrying 14–19 passengers has been patented. The development was presented by the Moscow Aviation Institute, with the data published in the official FIPS database on April 6, 2026.
The aircraft received a configuration classic for business jets — a swept wing with an aspect ratio of 7.0 (the ratio of span to average width), two turbofan engines in the rear section, and a T-tail.
The key difference is the optimized wing geometry with supercritical airfoils and variable twist, which improves aerodynamic efficiency and reduces fuel consumption.
The fuselage is made with a circular cross-section and is designed for a comfortable pressurized cabin with a volume of up to 67 cubic meters.
The structure of the rear section narrows in the engine area to reduce interference losses, which additionally increases efficiency in cruise mode.
MAI developers state that the aircraft is capable of flying at a Mach number of about 0.82. This makes it possible to compete with modern foreign business jets in terms of range and efficiency.
Earlier it became known that the Zhukovsky Institute Research Center received a new patent for a promising supersonic passenger aircraft that will be able to fly with reduced sonic boom loudness and a lower noise level near airports.
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