Irkut MC-21 (MS-21)
Russia (2019)
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As of the end of 2013, procurement orders for the Irkut MC-21 narrow-body airliner stood at nearly 260 examples.
Detailing the development and operational history of the Irkut MC-21 (MS-21) Narrowbody Passenger Airliner. Entry last updated on 7/17/2018. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com
Russian carrier Aeroflot has signed on for 50 aircraft while Irkut claims total received orders from various carriers (mainly Russian) to be around 276 (175 of this total considered "firm" orders).
The initial commercial model is expected to become the 160-to-210-seat MC-21-300ER form with certification planned for sometime in 2017 or 2018 (2018 being more likely). The other versions to come include the MC-21-200ER, a dimensionally smaller variant with seating up to 175 passengers, and the MC-21-400ER.
The MC-21 program was originally known under the "MS-21" designator.
Any available statistics for the Irkut MC-21 (MS-21) Narrowbody Passenger Airliner are showcased in the areas immediately below. Categories include basic specifications covering country-of-origin, operational status, manufacture(s) and total quantitative production. Other qualities showcased are related to structural values (namely dimensions), installed power and standard day performance figures, installed or proposed armament and mission equipment (if any), global users (from A-to-Z) and series model variants (if any).
Program Updates
June 2016 - On June 8th, 2016 the first MC-21 prototype was debuted to the public by way of ceremony handled by UAC.
March 2017 - It has been announced that the MC-21 will require strengthened wings after testing revealed weakness in the members over time.
April 2017 - The MC-21 is expecting its first-flight sometime in 2017.
May 2017 - The MC-21, in prototype form, has officially recorded its first flight with PW1400G-JM engines, this coming on May 28th, 2017. Certification is planned for the proposed Aviadvigatel PD-14 turbofans for sometime 2018. One-hundred seventy-five aircraft are contracted for as of this writing.
January 2018 - Aeroflot is confirmed as a customer of the MC-21 with an order for fifty aircraft in the MC-21-300 production guise. Deliveries are expected between 2020 and 2026.
May 2018 - A second flyable prototype has joined the test program of the MC-21-300 narrowbody airliner series. Its first flight was recorded on May 12th, 2018.
July 2018 - Russian regulators have been working with European regulators on systems certification for the MC-21 platform.
General Assessment (BETA)
Firepower
Performance
Survivability
Versatility
Impact
Rating: 32 (of 100)
The rating is an internal assessment derived from forty factors pertaining to this entry.
The rating is an internal assessment derived from forty factors pertaining to this entry.
City-to-City Ranges
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Graph showcases the Irkut MC-21-200ER's operational range (on internal fuel) when compared to distances between major cities.
Aviation Era
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Unit Production Comparison
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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* Commercial Market High belongs to Cessna 172.
** Military Market High belongs to Ilyushin Il-2.
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Supported Mission Types:
Air-to-Air
Interception
Unmanned
Ground Attack
Close-Air Support
Training
Anti-Submarine
Anti-Ship
Airborne Early Warning
MEDEVAC
Electronic Warfare
Maritime/Navy
Aerial Tanker
Utility/Transport
Passenger Industry
VIP Travel
Business Travel
Search/Rescue
Recon/Scouting
Special Forces
X-Plane/Development
Origin: Russia
Year: 2019
Type: Narrowbody Passenger Airliner
Manufacturer(s): United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) / Irkut - Russia
Production: 1
Status: In-Development
Global Operators:
Russia (planned)
Russia (planned)
Historical Commitments / Honors:
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Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Irkut MC-21-200ER model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Operational
CREW
Personnel
2
Dimension
LENGTH
Feet
118.11 ft
Meters
36 m
Dimension
WIDTH
Feet
118.11 ft
Meters
36 m
Dimension
HEIGHT
Feet
37.73 ft
Meters
11.5 m
Weight
LOADED
Pounds
149,032 lb
Kilograms
67,600 kg
2 x Aviadvigatel PD-14A OR Pratt & Whitney PW1400G turbofan engines developing 27,500 lb of thrust each.
Performance
RANGE
Miles
3,107 mi
Kilometers
5,000 km
Nautical Miles
2,700 nm
Armament - Hardpoints (0):
None.
None.
Variants:
Series Model Variants
• MC-21 - Base Series Designation
• MC-21-200ER - Seating for 130 to 175 passengers
• MC-21-300ER - Seating for 160 to 210 passengers
• MC-21-400ER
• MS-21 - Original product designation
• MC-21 - Base Series Designation
• MC-21-200ER - Seating for 130 to 175 passengers
• MC-21-300ER - Seating for 160 to 210 passengers
• MC-21-400ER
• MS-21 - Original product designation