Tu-330, A.N.Tupolev

High-wing jet-engined STOL transport (based on the Tu-204- 75%of common elements), development of which began in 1994. The PS-90A and NK-93 engines are considered. Some innovations like joystick controls (tested on Tu-160), improved loading-unloading system, better general design. Despite fuselage is smaller than one of the Il-76, cargo hall is larger. The goal is to have in 1998 a 103500kg aircraft, with a maximum payload of 35000kg. There is strong contest with the Ukranian O.K.Antonov An-70 which was selected as the future tactical transport of the Russian Air Force. Troubles of the last one can help A.N.Tupolev Bureau to regain positions

Tu-330 wooden mock up

References:
  • Krilja-digest No 11 pp7-9
  • Vestnik vozdushnogo flota No3-4 1998
    		•  Technical information
    Type Tu-330
    Function cargo transport
    Year 200?
    Crew 3
    Engines 2xPS-90

    1xTAP-60
    Length 42m
    Wingspan 43,5m
    Wing area 177,8sq m
    Loaded weight,max 103500kg
    Range with 30t load 5600km
    Ceiling 11000m
    Payload
    Load 35000kg
    Created February 18, 1999
    by Sergey Andreev;