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Yakovlev Yak-77

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Yakovlev Yak-77
Role Short-range airliner
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Yakovlev
Introduction 1993
Status Project only
Number built 0

The Yakovlev Yak-77 was a planned commuter jet that was under construction during the 1990s, but no prototype was ever produced.[1]

History

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The Yakovlev Yak-77 was to have been a commuter.[1]

Development

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The construction of the Yak-77 occurred throughout the 1990s. It was predicted to be completed during 1997.[1][2]

Specifications (Yak-77)

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Data from Yakovlev aircraft since 1924[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 8 to 32 passengers
  • Length: 20.45 m (67 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 21.55 m (70 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 55 m2 (590 sq ft) ~
  • Max takeoff weight: 25,234 kg (55,631 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Allison AE 3010/12 turbofan engines, 44.1 kN (9,920 lbf) thrust each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 800 km/h (500 mph, 430 kn)
  • Max operating Mach no.: M0.8
  • 'Economical cruise Mach no.: M0.75 / 800 km/h (500 mph; 430 kn) at 12,500 m (41,010 ft) up
  • Range: 10,000 km (6,200 mi, 5,400 nmi) with 8 pax
6,000 km (3,700 mi; 3,200 nmi) with 32 pax
  • Service ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)
  • Balanced runway length: 2,200 m (7,218 ft)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Gordon, Yefim; Gunston, Bill (1997). Yakovlev aircraft since 1924 (1st ed.). London: Putnam. p. 213. ISBN 0851778720.
  2. ^ Grant, Tina (6 August 1996). International directory of company histories. Vol. 15. St. James Press. ISBN 978-1558622180.

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era