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Revision as of 09:34, 16 May 2017

C929
File:C929 Model.jpg
Role Wide-body twinjet airliner
National origin China, Russia
Manufacturer Comac, UAC
Designer Comac, UAC
First flight 2022 (projected)[1]
Introduction 2025[1]
Status Founding Joint-Venture[1]

The Comac C929 is a planned 250 to 280-seat wide-body twinjet airliners to be developed by Chinese Comac and Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to challenge the Airbus and Boeing duopoly.[2]

Development

In June 2011, Comac was studying the 290 seats C929 and 390 seats C939 wide-body aircraft.[3] In June 2012, Russia and China were to set up a joint venture between UAC and Comac to develop after demand evaluation for at least seven years and $7-12 billion an Il-96 successor and produce several hundred aircraft, with Russia contributing its knowledge and China providing the resources.[4]

In May 2014, a memorandum on cooperation was reached and a feasibility study completed in autumn 2014. UAC estimates a 8,000 widebody worldwide demand through 2033, with 1,000 in China. In November 2014 UAC said it would have a 12,000 km (6,500 nmi) range while Comac pointed a gap for a 7,400 km (4,000 nm) moderate range ; seating was targeted for 250-280 seats with later shrink and stretch. A competitive widebody would initially need Western powerplants and onboard systems. The same month at Zhuhai Airshow, a later high-thrust joint turbofan was discussed between Avic Commercial Aircraft Engines and United Engine Corporation (UEC), with parameters defined in early 2015 for an introduction between 2025 and 2030. In February 2015 preliminary design had begun. In 2016 should be launched with detailed design a nine-year, $13 billion development program, targeting a 2025 introduction. Comac was likely to develop and build the fuselage while UAC handles the composite wing and fin.[5]

In June 2015, an agreement targeted a mid 2021 first flight, certification and initial deliveries in 2024. The airframe would be 50% composite and 15% titanium, UAC would deliver in 2019-2020 the first 360 ft (110 m) wide composite wing. It would need a 77,000–88,000 lbf (340–390 kN) thrust turbofan, a more powerful version of the Aviadvigatel PD-14 developed for the Irkut MC-21 could be developed after its certification in 2017, with a 50% scaled up core.[6]

In August 2015 was also proposed a derivative of the Kuznetsov NK-32 powering the Tupolev Tu-160 supersonic bomber.[7] In November 2015 was announced the more fuel-efficient, re-engined Ilyushin IL-96-400M as a more attainable and affordable alternative.[8] In May 2016 began the development of a 35 tf (77,000 lbf) Russian engine for the twinjet, expected to enter service in 2025.[9] In June 2016 was signed an agreement to set up a 50-50 joint venture.[10]

In November 2016 at Zhuhai Airshow Comac and UAC searched suppliers and approached Honeywell and United Technologies.[2] Its mock-up was exhibited there.[1] Comac and UAC estimated the development at 10 years, implying a first delivery in 2027 if the joint company is established and the program is launched in 2017.[11]

Specifications

Specifications[12]
Crew 3
Seating 350
250-280[5]
Length 53.5 m (176 ft)
Wingspan 55.6 m (182 ft)
Height 13.6 m (45 ft)
Empty weight 115 t (254,000 lb)
Payload 105 t (231,000 lb)
MTOW 220 t (490,000 lb)
250 t (550,000 lb)[13]
Turbofans (2x) Aviadvigatel PD-35 / Avic CJ-2000
Thrust 77,000–88,000 lbf (340–390 kN)[6]
Cruise 920 km/h (500 kn)
Maximum speed 950 km/h (510 kn)
Range 10,000 km (5,400 nmi)
12,000 km (6,500 nmi)[5]
Ceiling 14,500 m (47,600 ft)

See also

Related lists

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b c d China Aviation Daily (3 Nov 2016). "COMAC Debuts Chinese-Russian Wide-Body C929 Model at Zhuhai Airshow" (Press release). COMAC.
  2. ^ a b "Russia & China reveal their alternative to Airbus & Boeing". Russia Today. 2 Nov 2016.
  3. ^ "China's Comac Joins Commercial Passenger Plane Industry". The Chosun Ilbo. June 30, 2011.
  4. ^ Tom Zaitsev (1 June 2012). "Russia and China discuss Il-96 successor". Air Transport Intelligence. Flightglobal.
  5. ^ a b c Maxim Pyadushkin and Bradley Perrett (Feb 11, 2015). "Russo-Chinese Widebody Concept Design Underway". Aviation Week & Space Technology.
  6. ^ a b Vladimir Karnozov (June 11, 2015). "Russia and China Push for Next-Gen Widebody". Aviation International News.
  7. ^ "Dmitry Rogozin: an engine for a new transport aircraft may be derived from NK-32". Russian Aviation. August 17, 2015.
  8. ^ Vladimir Karnozov (February 15, 2016). "Russia Backs UAC to Expand Airliner Product Range". Aviation International News.
  9. ^ "Moscow starts developing heavy engine for joint Chinese-Russian airliner". TASS. June 20, 2016.
  10. ^ "Russia, China Sign JV Agreement to Create Wide-Body Aircraft". China Aviation Daily. Jun 26, 2016.
  11. ^ Bradley Perrett. "Comac Foresees A Future Of 'Intelligent Aircraft' May 12, 2017". Aviation Daily. Aviation Week.
  12. ^ "Comac C929. Specifications. A photo". Avia.pro. 14 Dec 2015.
  13. ^ "China And Russia Join Forces To Build New Jumbo Jet". Popular Science. 13 Feb 2015.
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