What is the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)?

Feb. 19, 2023

Russia has recently proposed to manufacture its Sukhoi Superjet civil aircraft in India.

About Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100):

  • It is a twin-engined regional aircraft with a capacity of maximum 98 passengers.
  • It is developed by the Russian manufacturer Sukhoi JSC.
  • It had its maiden flight in 2008 and its first commercial service three years later.
  • It has maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.81 and maximum altitude of 12,500m.
  • The SSJ100 is available in basic (95B) and long range (95LR) variants, serving short to medium range routes between 3,279-4,620 km.

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