Tupolev Tu-124
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The Tupolev Tu-124 (NATO codename: Cookpot) is a Russian short range twinjet airliner capable of carrying 56 passengers. Developed from the medium-range Tupolev Tu-104, the Tu-124 was meant to meet Aeroflot's requirement for a regional airliner to supersede the Ilyushin Il-14. It was very similar to the Tu-104 (merely a scaled-down version). The two were hard to tell apart when seen at a distance.
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Design features
It was not a complete copy of the Tu-104, however. The Tu-124 included a number of refinements, including double-slotted flaps, a large centre-section airbrake, automatic lift dumpers, and the extension of the wings' trailing edge roots. It also included a parachute to be used in the event of an emergency landing and low pressure tires in the event of a rough landing surface. It also boosted fuel efficiency, being the first short-range aircraft fitted with turbofans.
Variants
Tu-124/Tu-124V
The first production variant. The international demand for it was small, because most foreign airlines were waiting to buy the improved Tupolev Tu-134.
Tu-124K/Tu-124K2
These were the VIP configuration. They were operated by the militaries of Iraq and China, and by the Indian Air Force.
Other variants
A number of military variants exist, including the Tu-124Sh-1 and Tu-124Sh-2. They are used as navigator trainers.
Specifications (Tu-124V)
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Capacity: 56
- Length: 30.58 m (100 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 25.55 m (83 ft 10 in)
- Height: 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 119 m² (1,280 ft²)
- Empty: 22,500 kg (49,500 lb)
- Loaded: 30,000 kg (67,000 lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 38,000 kg (84,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Solniev D-20P turbofans; 106 kN (23,800 lbf) thrust
Performance
- Maximum speed: 907 km/h (490 knots)
- Range: 2,100 km (1,100 nmiles)
- Service ceiling: 11,600 m (38,100 ft)
- Rate of climb: 1,000 m/min (3,300 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 250 kg/m² (52 lb/ft²)
- Thrust/weight ratio: 7.1 N/kg (0.71 lbf/lb)
Related content
Related development: Tu-16 - Tu-104 - Tu-107 - Tu-110
Comparable aircraft: BAC One-Eleven - Sud Aviation Caravelle
Designation sequence: Tu-119 - Tu-121 - Tu-123 - Tu-124 - Tu-125 - Tu-126 - Tu-128
Related lists: List of airliners
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