[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-03-02 AT 11:07 AM (GMT)]TNT Express is to Introduce Two New Tupolev’s to its Fleet.TNT is to purchase two new Tupolev Tu-204-120C aircraft onto its European express delivery air network.Sirocco Aerospace is to provide these new Rolls-Royce RB211 powered aircraft, which will be operated by Heavylift Cargo Airlines from the main TNT Express European Air Hub in Liège.
The first of the new aircraft is in service now with the second expected in May 2002, replacing two Boeing 727-200Fs that have been chartered by the company since 1994 but do not meet upcoming noise regulations.
Its good to see some Eastern aircraft in Western Europe rather than te other way round for once!
By: carl727 - 23rd March 2002 at 10:01
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
I see TNT quite a bit at LPL 146s and 727s but seeing a Tu-204 would quite nice, if it comes our way !?
By: Sirocco - 22nd March 2002 at 16:33
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
Visit http://www.sirocco.ru for more information about the Tu-204-120 (ex BRAVIA-204). Sirocco has orders from China Northwest and China Southwest and their aircraft will be certified in accordance with JAR/FAR-25 during 2002.
TNT:s Tu-204-120C is delivered by Sirocco Aerospace International.
By: EGNM - 18th March 2002 at 17:02
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
I just haven’t heard anything for a while so i didn’t know where it disapeared to, and as it was a UK company where it was based?
By: KabirT - 18th March 2002 at 04:07
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
Bravia showed the TU 204 at Farnborough, Dubai Air Show and recently in the Asian Aerospace Singapore and failed to get any customers. Bravia is cancelling its contract with Tupelov by 10th April.
By: EGNM - 17th March 2002 at 18:57
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
What ever happened to BRAVIA the company that was supposed to market the TU-204 in the west?
By: KabirT - 17th March 2002 at 13:41
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
Yes…its good to see the most under-rated a/c to get some attention. It has great potential in it and also its good load factor. also the 122 is equiped with Collin avionics…pretty good for a Russian make.
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Powerplants
Tu-204 – Two 158.3kN (35,580lb) Aviadvigatel PS90A turbofans. Tu-204220 – Two 191.7kN (43,100lb) Rolls-Royce RB211535E4 or 535F5 turbofans.
Performance
Tu-204 – Cruising speed 810km/h to 850km/h (437 to 460kt). Range with max payload 2430km (1312nm), with design payload 3400km (1835nm). Tu-204220 – Speeds same. Range with max payload 4600km (2483m).
Weights
Tu-204 – Operating empty 58,300kg (128,530lb), max takeoff 94,600kg (208,550lb). Tu-204220 – Operating empty 59,000kg (130,070lb), max takeoff 110,750kg (244,155lb).
Dimensions
Tu-204 – Wing span 41.80m (137ft 2in), length 46.10m (151ft 3in), height 13.90m (45ft 7in). Wing area 182.4m2 (1963.4sq ft).
Capacity
Flightcrew of two, although original Aeroflot requirement specified a flight engineer. Tu-204-200 seats up to 212 six abreast at 82cm (32in) pitch, or two class seating for 30 business class at 96cm (38in) pitch at six abreast and 154 economy at 81cm (32in) pitch and six abreast. Tu-224/234 seats 166 in a single class.
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By: mongu - 17th March 2002 at 12:42
RE: TNT to get the Tu-204
Very nice to see.
I am a little surprised that the Tu-204 was not a bigger success commercially, especially with RR engines removing the biggest doubt over the aircraft’s reliability.
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