In principle, it is necessary, so I’ll write something.
So, the Tu-204 is a medium-range airliner with a flight range of 4,500 km and a capacity of 210 passengers, developed at the Design Bureau named after. Tupolev in the 1980s to replace the Tu-154. The Tu-204 aircraft was first shown to the Western public in 1991 at the Le Bourget air show. Tu-214 is a modification of the Tu-204 with a higher take-off weight and flight range. Aircraft modifications:

  • Tu-204
  • Tu-204S
  • Tu-204-100
  • Tu-204-100V
  • Tu-204-100E
  • Tu-204-100S
  • Tu-204-120
  • Tu-204-120SE
  • Tu-204-300
  • Tu-204-300A
  • Tu-214
  • Tu-214PU
  • Tu-214SR
  • Tu-214SUS
  • Tu-214ON
  • Tu-204SM

Box

Small in size with the Tu-214 Transaero depicted on the front side. The box says that this is a Tu-204/214 and we can decorate our airplane in Transaero and Dalavia color options, and also that this model is in 1/144 scale and is made of polyurethane resin. On the side there are inscriptions in English and Russian, a catalog and photographs of Be-200 and Il-18 boxes.
PS: For some reason, there was an Aeroflot sticker stuck on my box in the form of their bird.
PPS: It is worth noting that there is not a drawing on the box, but a sticker.

Fuselage

Consists of two halves, which are hollow inside. There are some molding defects (bubbles) but these can be easily fixed. There are protective frames that will need to be removed during assembly. There is little space and sometimes it disappears. When assembling, do not forget to load the bow section, although the instructions remind you of this.

Half wing

Made quite elegantly. They have clear jointing. There are also bubbles on the engine pylons.
PS: The protective frames on my half wings have already been removed.

First bag

Contains elements for assembling PS-90A engines (each consists of 4 parts), as well as ailerons. The markings on the engines are missing in some places.

Second bag

Contains elements for assembling landing gear legs, their doors, the landing gear itself and the keel (I have a keel with a small crack, I hope this will not happen to you)

Assembly instructions

It’s not entirely clear, but resin models seem to be assembled only by experienced modelers, right? Perhaps the assembly instructions are the most worst place in the model.

Painting instructions

Made in the form of photographs of aircraft with decal numbers, as well as drawings of half-wings. It looks absolutely wonderful! But I couldn’t find where to transfer decal number 60.

Decal

Extensive and well made, Behemoth! Technical equipment is available in normal quantities. As stated on the box, the decals for Transaero and Dalavia, only they are both Tu-214. In the decal for Dalavia there is an incident for the stripe on the left side: it says 412-utT. It is for this purpose that the box contains a corrected fragment in the amount of 2 pieces, but you should not use it, because The color of the corrected fragment and the standard one do not match, so you will have to either buy a third-party decal or paint it in the Transaero version.

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Tu-204 is a medium-range narrow-body passenger aircraft developed in the late 1980s - early 1990s at the Tupolev Design Bureau for replacement on airlines passenger plane Tu-154.

This model of passenger aircraft is the first in the Russian Federation to have a fly-by-wire control system installed. It can perform automatic landing of the vehicle even in very difficult conditions. weather conditions. To make the work of pilots more comfortable, a system called “dark cockpit” has been implemented; it helps reduce the workload on pilots.

More than 50 Russian and international certificates and additions to them have been received for various versions of the Tu-204. Aircraft of the Tu-204 family meet all modern requirements for safety, local noise and emissions of harmful substances. Tu-204 modifications in operation comply with ICAO and Eurocontrol requirements for vertical separation and navigation accuracy, are allowed to fly to EU countries without restrictions, and also perform regular flights worldwide, including countries in North and South America.

Since the start of serial production (1990), 81 Tu-204 aircraft of various modifications have been manufactured. As of January 2017, 43 aircraft of the Tu-204 family were in operation.

Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram on the Tu-204 aircraft. The best and least comfortable seats on the plane

The Red Wings aircraft cabin has only a single-class economy class layout. The liner can accommodate 220 passengers.

  • Row 1. Not a bad place to fly. There is no row of seats in front, so no one will lean back on you. However, the distance to the partition in the first row is small. The knees will fit, but you won’t be able to stretch your legs. Tall passengers should choose a standard seat in a different row. The presence of toilets behind a partition will not add comfort: frequent movement of passengers and additional noise are guaranteed.
  • Rows 2-7. Standard places. After landing, you can quickly exit the plane. Food service begins at the front, so front row passengers receive their meal before others.
  • Row 8 and 27. The seat backs have a limited angle of inclination due to the emergency exit behind the row.
  • Row 9 and 28. There are two seats left per row - this is convenient for flying in pairs. There's plenty of legroom up front thanks to the emergency exit. Also, no one will recline the seat back, since in the 8th row the backrests do not recline. Good places to fly. The only point is that, due to safety precautions, passengers with small children, disabled people, pregnant women, elderly people, foreigners who do not speak Russian or English language, as well as passengers with animals.
  • Rows 10 and 29, seats A and F. The missing seats leave plenty of legroom in row 9, allowing you to stretch your legs out comfortably. Very good places, but, as a rule, they are sorted out first. Therefore, they are difficult to book.
  • Rows 13-23. Rows located above the wings have the advantage of less chatter.
  • Rows 29-35. Standard places. It should be noted that the rear section is noisy due to the proximity of the engines, and there is also more chatter in these rows.
  • Row 35, seats C and D. They are at the extreme end of the aisle and close to the toilets, so frequently moving passengers are unlikely to add comfort.
  • Row 36. The most undesirable places to fly. Firstly, the backs of the seats are blocked due to the partition and do not recline. Secondly, because of the toilets it is very noisy here, there is a constant crowd of people, there is a hubbub. There may be unpleasant odors coming from the toilet. Thirdly, if there are problems with air conditioning, then the stuffiness, as a rule, is felt in the last rows. After landing, you will have to wait a long time to get off the plane.

Best places

The least tiring flight, with comfortable legroom and the ability to recline the seat, will be in the following seats:

  • 1 row;
  • 9th and 8th row, seats 28 D, E;
  • Rows 10 and 29, seats A, F.

Bad places

If possible, avoid places near the toilet and those that do not recline. In the cabin of a Tu-204 aircraft, according to the diagram provided by Red Wings, this is:

  • 8 and 27 rows;
  • 35th row, seats C, D;
  • 36 row.

Flight performance

  • Maximum speed: 860 km/h
  • Cruising speed: 850 km/h
  • Practical flight range: 3700 km
  • Aircraft capacity: economy class - 220 passengers, economy/business - 160 passengers, economy/business/first class - 168 passengers, crew - 2.3 people
  • After final assembly, the finished Tu-204 aircraft is transported to the flight test station (FLS), which is located at the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny airport, 12 km from the plant. Since the towing speed is 20 km/h, this process can take up to two hours.
  • The Tu-204 passenger aircraft is one of the few aircraft that, in practice, had to confirm the possibility of safely completing a flight with all engines inoperative. On January 14, 2002, a Tu-204-100 aircraft belonging to Siberia Airlines, flying from Frankfurt to Novosibirsk, in difficult weather conditions, ran out of fuel 17 kilometers from Omsk airport, where it managed to make a successful landing with two inoperative at that time. engines. However, none of the passengers on the aircraft were injured, and the aircraft itself was soon returned to service.
  • The wing and empennage of the Tu-204/214 aircraft are not very susceptible to ice growth and are not equipped with an anti-icing system. Among all modern long-haul aircraft, the Tu-204 is the only aircraft whose wing does not require an anti-icing system. As a result of the tests, the absolute safety of flights on the Tu-204 without such a system on the load-bearing surfaces was confirmed, and European and Russian certificates were obtained.

Tu-204- Russian medium-haul passenger aircraft, developed at the end of 1980 - beginning of 1990 at the Tupolev Design Bureau to replace passenger aircraft on airlines. The first flight was made on January 2, 1989, in service since 1994. Produced since 1990 at the Aviastar-SP plant in Ulyanovsk, and also since 1996 at KAPO named after S.P. Gorbunov in Kazan (modification of Tu-214). Foreign analogues: and.

By 2015, it was planned to remove the Tu-204 from production, replacing them with MS-21 aircraft. However, there is a possibility that the production of these aircraft will continue after 2015. In particular, in 2010, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced its plans to supply Red Wings airlines with 44 Tu-204SM aircraft by 2016.

Development of a medium-range passenger aircraft Tu-204 began at the Tupolev Design Bureau in 1973. In the process of working on the new aircraft, many different schemes and layouts were considered. A further development of exploratory research was the development of a concept for the development of mainline aircraft by creating 2-3 basic types with further production on their basis by modifying the entire necessary range.

One of these basic aircraft was the Tu-204. The design work was headed by chief designer Leonid Leonidovich Selyakov. Initially it was planned to install 2 NK-8-2U engines on it. The design assumed greater continuity with serial and . Many design solutions were taken from the Tu-134D and Tu-136 projects, the development of which was carried out at that time in the design bureau.

By the mid-1970s the project Tu-204 transformed into an airbus, similar in layout solutions to the American DC-10 aircraft. It was distinguished by a fuselage 48 meters long, a moderately swept wing (28 degrees) with powerful mechanization along the entire trailing edge. The D-30A, D-30KU engines, promising turbofan engines and high-pressure turbojet engines were considered as the power plant. The family was supposed to include short-haul Tu-204-100 and Tu-204-150, medium-haul Tu-204-200 and Tu-204-250. Later, in 1977-1978, 2 main directions were considered: the twin-engine Tu-204-200 and the three-engine Tu-204-300.

At the end of 1970, a decree of the USSR Council of Ministers was issued on the creation of new passenger long-haul aircraft. The Tupolev Design Bureau, on the basis of a decree, was entrusted with the development of a medium-range aircraft to replace the Tu-154. In 1979, Leonid Selyakov was officially approved as the leading designer of the Tu-204. Computer technology was widely used in the design. When choosing a power plant, the choice fell on the promising D-90 engine from the Solovyov Design Bureau.

With the advent of the Boeing 757 and A300 aircraft, the requirements for the aircraft changed - it became twin-engine (by this time the thrust of the D-90A had been increased to 16,000 kgf). The new terms of reference were approved on December 15, 1983.

New aluminum and titanium alloys, as well as composite materials, were used in the design of the aircraft. To reduce the number of joints, long panels were used. An improved sound insulation scheme and new paint and varnish materials were used. All systems are designed based on new principles and with extensive use of digital technology. A lot of effort and attention was paid to the ergonomics of the cockpit.

In 1987, the Ulyanovsk Aviation Plant began preparing for serial production. In 1988, the first prototype was manufactured at the ANTK pilot plant Tu-204. On January 2, 1989, he took to the skies for the first time. The bulk of factory testing was completed by December 1993. Without waiting for the end of testing, the Aviastar plant began mass production.

On August 17, 1990, the first production Tu-204 was released. Operational tests of the aircraft took place from March to December 1993 at Vnukovo Airlines. On January 12, 1995, the State Aviation Register of the Russian Federation issued an airworthiness certificate for the Tu-204. On February 23, 1996, Tu-204 made its first flight with passengers on the route Moscow - Mineralnye Vody.

Tu-204 was supposed to become as widespread as its predecessor Tu-154. For a number of reasons (high cost compared to used imported aircraft), this did not happen. Currently, up to 10 airliners are produced per year (together with Kazan Tu-214). In total, since the start of mass production, 62 Tu-204 aircraft of all modifications have been manufactured. As of May 1, 2009, 52 aircraft of the Tu-204 family were in operation.

Airplane Tu-214

Tu-214 is a modification of the Tu-204 with a maximum take-off weight increased to 110.75 tons (103.0 tons for the Tu-204). The maximum payload has been increased to 25.2 tons (21.0 tons for the Tu-204). The aircraft has a cargo modification and is certified according to Russian AP-25 standards. Serially produced by the Kazan Aviation Production Association named after S.P. Gorbunov. The first flight of the Tu-214 was carried out in 1989. Launched into commercial operation in 1997.

Special modifications have also been developed Tu-214: Tu-214PU (control center), Tu-214SR (relay aircraft), Tu-214SUS (aircraft – communication center) - aircraft for the administration of the President of the Russian Federation, equipped with special communications equipment, as well as Tu-214ON ( Open sky) - an aircraft with equipment for aerial photography, designed to perform observation flights within the framework of the Open Skies Treaty.

The Tu-204 is built according to the aerodynamic design of a cantilever low-wing aircraft. The swept wing of high aspect ratio is formed by supercritical airfoils. To reduce the induced drag, the wing is given a negative aerodynamic twist and vertical tips are installed.

The wing mechanization consists of double-slotted flaps and slats along the entire leading edge. The landing gear is retractable, tricycle, with a nose strut. The power plant consists of two PS-90A turbofan engines. The cockpit is equipped with color displays and central Y-shaped handles with short strokes.

The aircraft and engine control system is fly-by-wire. According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC Dvigateli Vladimir Klimov, Motor Sich, Colonel General A.P. Sitnov, is the only aircraft of this class in the world that can be landed without engines.











Tu-204 is a Soviet and Russian narrow-body medium-range aircraft, the development of which began at the Tupolev Design Bureau back in the mid-70s of the last century. This machine made its first flight only at the beginning of 1989.

This aircraft was intended to replace the outdated Tu-154, developed back in the 60s.

The Tu-204 aircraft became the founder of a whole family of passenger and cargo vehicles. Depending on the modification, it can carry 164-215 passengers over a distance of up to 5920 km. The production of the Tu-204 was launched at the Ulyanovsk Aviastar plant and the Kazan Aviation Plant (KAPO). In total, since the start of mass production, 83 aircraft of various modifications have been manufactured. In 2007, the cost of one airliner was $35 million.

Currently, the Tu-204 passenger aircraft is actively used, and not only in Russia. It operates regular flights all over the world, including the European Union, Northern and South America. The airliner has passed all the necessary certifications and fully complies with ICAO requirements. The machine meets all modern requirements regarding noise levels, emissions of harmful substances and safety, and in terms of reliability and efficiency it is not inferior to the best foreign analogues.

Currently, the largest operator of the Tu-204 is the government air squadron "Russia", which operates 12 aircraft. Two airliners are used by the North Korean company Air Koryo, and three more by the Cuban Cubana.

The latest and most advanced modification of the aircraft is the Tu-204SM airliner, which first took to the skies in 2010.

History of the creation of the Tu-204

Work on the creation of a new passenger aircraft, which in the future was named Tu-204, began back in 1973. A lot of time was spent defining the concept of the future machine, its layout and layout. The first was a project for an aircraft with two engines in the tail, which was very close to the design of the serial Tu-134 and Tu-154. However, after a few years, the concept was changed; now an aircraft similar in its layout to the American airliners MD-10 and L-1011 was considered. A significant amount of work was done on this project; the designers proposed several options for both the airframe design and the power plant of the future airliner. The idea of ​​“family” was interesting: the developers, based on one basic modification of the aircraft, proposed creating both a short-haul airliner to replace the Tu-134 and Yak-42, and medium-haul aircraft with a flight range of up to 4 thousand km.

In August 1981, a government decree was adopted on the creation of a medium-range Tu-204 aircraft with three D-90 engines.

In the same year, Silaev was appointed Minister of Aviation Industry of the USSR. He demanded the creation of a passenger aircraft that would not be inferior in its characteristics and level of comfort to the then-newest medium-range Boeing 757. Once again, the design of the aircraft was changed, now it became twin-engine. The new technical specifications were approved only at the end of 1983, and in 1986 a decree of the USSR Council of Ministers was issued, according to which tests of the machine were to begin in 1988, and operation of the airliner in the first years of the next decade.

Soon the place of serial production was determined: it was to be the Ulyanovsk Aviation Association. In 1987, the company began preparations for the production of the machine. Already in 1988, the first prototype of the aircraft was manufactured, and on January 2, 1989, the prototype Tu-204 finally took off.

The results of the tests were significant modifications to the aircraft, as well as a number of improvements to the production process. At this time, due to the deterioration of the general economic situation in the country, funding for the program began to shrink, and in the early 90s it was almost completely stopped. Only the personal intervention of Prime Minister Chernomyrdin made it possible to find funds and complete the testing program. This happened in 1993, but even before the certification of the aircraft was completed, Aviastar began serial production of the Tu-204. The aircraft received a Russian airworthiness certificate only in 1995.

Operation of Tu-204

The Tu-204 passenger plane was unlucky. Not only did this machine take a very long time to create, but its first steps into the sky fell during a very difficult period for the country. In the 90s, the standard of living of ordinary Russians fell sharply; very few could afford air travel. Accordingly, passenger traffic and airline revenues dropped significantly. In addition, used imported cars have poured into the Russian market en masse.

The decrease in production rates led to a shortage of spare parts and components for the Tu-204, which further increased the cost of its operation.

Trying to somehow rectify the situation, the Tupolev team developed several new modifications of the vehicle: Tu-204-120, Tu-204-200 and Tu-204-300. In the new aircraft, avionics and a number of other systems of Soviet design were replaced with more advanced Russian or foreign analogues. LCD screens appeared in the cockpit, and significant changes were made to the control systems. The interior of the Tu-204 aircraft has become more comfortable.

However, with small-scale production it is very difficult to achieve serious profitability of the aircraft. It is no less difficult to create a viable after-sales service system in such conditions. It is because of this that the Tu-204 is not popular with commercial airlines, who prefer to buy imported aircraft (new or used). Although, in terms of its flight performance characteristics, the Tupolev aircraft is in no way inferior to its foreign counterparts. Air carriers themselves have repeatedly stated this.

Currently, the largest operator of the Tu-204 is the special flight squad "Russia", which uses 12 aircraft of this type. In 2016, information appeared about plans for a large-scale purchase of Tu-204 cargo trucks for Russian Post, and at the beginning of 2017, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced its desire to replace the outdated Tu-154 with Tu-204. It is likely that this vehicle will be included in the state weapons program.

In 2015, the Iranian airline Kish Air announced its plans to purchase the Tu-204. We were talking about a batch of 15 aircraft. Later, representatives of Tupolev PJSC expressed their readiness to begin licensed production of the Tu-204 in Iran.

Modification of Tu-204SM

In 2010, the first flight of the Tu-204SM aircraft took place, which is the most modern modification in this family of aircraft. It is on this airliner that Russian aircraft manufacturers place their greatest hopes.

Compared to the basic modification of the Tu-204-100, this aircraft has a higher take-off weight, a new set of on-board equipment, and modified fuel, energy and hydraulic systems. On the Tu-204SM the crew is reduced to two people (the flight engineer is excluded), which is a worldwide practice on aircraft of this class. In addition, this modification received more advanced PS-90A2 engines, characterized by lower operating costs. The interior of the passenger compartment has also been improved.

Serial production of the Tu-204SM began in the second half of 2013.

Description of design

The Tu-204 is made according to a normal aerodynamic design; it is a cantilever low-wing aircraft with two turbofan engines, which are installed in pylons under the wing. The aircraft has a tricycle retractable landing gear with a nose gear. The wing mechanization of the Tu-204 consists of slats and double-slotted flaps.

Composite materials are widely used in the aircraft design, their share is 18%.

Tu-204 became the first domestic aircraft of this class with a fly-by-wire control system (EDCS).

The aircraft is equipped with a comprehensive information alarm system, which displays information on the operation of all aircraft systems on screens in the cockpit, warns of failures and malfunctions, and provides recommendations for their elimination. They also display the data necessary to pilot the aircraft. Moreover, information can be provided in both the British and metric units. The flight and navigation complex includes an on-board inertial navigation system, means for measuring altitude-speed parameters and angles of attack, landing systems, warning of critical conditions and collisions in the air, as well as a weather radar station.

The aircraft's fuel system consists of several caisson tanks, two of which are consumable. The total fuel mass is 35710 kg. Interesting feature The design of the Tu-204 is the presence of a system for pumping fuel into the tail tank during flight. This allows you to shift the center of mass of the car and improve its aerodynamic characteristics.

The aircraft's power plant consists of two PS-90A engines, the maximum thrust of which is 16 thousand kgf.

Modifications

Since the start of mass production, a large number of modifications of the aircraft have been created:

  • Tu-204. Basic modification. The take-off weight of the vehicle is 94.6 tons;
  • Tu-204-100. The aircraft has a take-off weight of 103 tons and can accommodate up to 210 passengers. Flight range - 4600 km;
  • Tu-204-200. Modification with additional fuel tanks, which provides a longer flight range;
  • Tu-204-100E. The aircraft has PS-90A engines, a maximum take-off weight of 105 tons and an English-language cockpit;
  • Tu-204-100V. Tu-204-100E version with Russian-language cockpit;
  • Tu-204-100V-04. Modification of the Tu-204-100V, which is equipped with engines that meet ICAO noise requirements;
  • Tu-204-120. Modification of the base model with Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines and foreign avionics;
  • Tu-204-300. An aircraft with a shorter fuselage compared to the base model and an increased flight range. Can accommodate up to 162 passengers. The maximum take-off weight of the Tu-204-300 is 107.5 tons;
  • Tu-204-300A. Modification with a maximum range of up to 9600 km and interior increased comfort. It has a shower cabin, satellite communication, and adjustable lighting. The aircraft can accommodate up to 26 passengers and is intended for administrative transportation;
  • Tu-214. A modification with a take-off weight increased to 110.75 tons. On its basis, several special versions have been developed intended for the country's top leadership: Tu-214PU (control center), Tu-214SUS (plane-communication center), Tu-214SR (plane- repeater). There is also a reconnaissance aircraft Tu-214R and Tu-214ON, designed to perform observation flights;
  • Tu-204SM is an updated version of the Tu-204.

Air transportation of passengers is becoming increasingly popular. Air travelers use the services of a variety of airlines, which, in turn, operate both domestic and foreign aircraft. Some of them are the most popular, proven over time and comfortable. We will talk about one of these liners in this article, in particular, about the location of seats inside it. The Tu-204 aircraft, the cabin diagram of which is presented below, in this case has an identification index of 300. The article depicts two layout options.

"Tu-204" - a popular domestic airliner

"Tu-204" is a medium-range aircraft. It is produced at the A. N. Tupolev Design Bureau. The aircraft was created with the goal of replacing the Tu-154.

Dimensions of the aircraft: length - 46.2 meters, wingspan - 42 meters, height - 13.8 meters. The empty weight of the liner is 59 tons, the maximum loaded weight is 94.6 tons. Cruising speed reaches 830 km/h. Designed for use on air routes, with a length of up to 3,500 km. The maximum number of passengers that the basic version of the aircraft can accommodate is 210 people. Crew - 3 people.

Quality and reliability

The car has been produced since 1990 in Ulyanovsk, and later began to be produced in Kazan. Aircraft of the Tu-204 family meet modern requirements for safety, emissions of harmful substances and noise. In addition, the machine is one of a small number of those aircraft that have the ability to safely complete a flight with all engines inoperative.

According to experts, the Tu-204 has high performance qualities. If we take into account the main indicators, then this is not inferior to such recognized airliners as Boeing and Airbus. In addition, for domestic operators their use is more profitable. The airliner is currently used by several airlines.

Modifications and passenger capacity

Over time, the Tu-204 acquired many different modifications. They differ in flight characteristics, power plants, dimensions and on-board electronics. For example, the Tu-204-100 modification, in comparison with the base model, has a greater carrying capacity. Flight range is stated as 4.6 thousand km, take-off weight - 103 tons, quantity passenger seats- from 176 to 194 seats.

We also note another modification, which is also called “two hundred” (“Tu-214”). She has

Here is a list of some modifications of the Tu-204:

  • 100 seats up to 210 passengers in a single-class configuration, otherwise called a tourist option;
  • 100E - up to 176-194 passengers;
  • 100V, as well as 120 and 200 - the maximum possible number of passengers is 210;
  • 300 - cabin capacity is 142-156 passengers.
  • 300A - maximum number of passengers - 26. Applies to VIP-class aircraft;
  • modification SM - 166-215 passengers.

Let's look at the layout inside the airliner using examples of the presented modifications. A typical Tu-204 interior layout. Transaero uses this model to transport passengers.

"Tu-204" is a version of the 100E. This option is characterized by the fact that it has an English-speaking cockpit. The cruising altitude is just over 11 kilometers. Flight range - 4600 meters.

The modernized Tu-204-100, the interior layout of which was shown in the photograph, has 172 passenger seats in two classes.

Salon

Much attention was paid to comfort in the cabin, since the airliner was originally created for domestic and domestic flights. international airlines. There is a high level of ergonomics of the seats; in general, the interior is well thought out and has an excellent design.

During long-distance flights, all necessary conditions have been created for passengers to feel as comfortable as possible. The lighting system provides unobtrusive but at the same time effective illumination. The video entertainment center display is built into the back of the front seat and is accessible to passengers.

Airplane "Tu-204": interior diagram

There is more space in business class, but this does not mean that there is little space in economy class. As passengers note, it also provides an acceptable level of comfort that meets global air travel standards. The seats in business class are arranged in a “2-2” pattern (aisle width is at least 81 cm), the rest of the cabin is in tourist class, or otherwise economy (“3-3” pattern).

The mixed option, where there is both business and economy class, accommodates 172 people. Of these, 12 passengers are in the first zone, the rest are placed in economy. The one-class option has a maximum capacity of 190 people. There is an improved version of the Tu-204-214, the interior diagram of which shows how the seats are located in this modification of the airliner.

It differs from the basic version in its increased flight range and increased take-off weight.

The aircraft has a two-class layout. Most of the seats in the cabin are in economy class (174), while the business class space can accommodate up to 8 people. It is believed that the most the best places The ones that belong to the first seating option are those located in the 10th as well as the 16th row (seats A, B, C, F). Seats A and F, located in row 32, can also be considered comfortable. But this information should not necessarily be taken as a guide to action when choosing tickets. This is just an opinion based on some parameters that provide a high level of comfort.

Thus, in the 10th row there is more free space for passengers due to the presence of a screen. In addition, the back of the chair will not be reclined in front of you, and the distribution of food begins precisely from these rows. Seats in rows 16 and 32 do not have seats next to each other, which means there is more free space. Those flying as a couple will find it comfortable to be in row 15, since there are not three seats here, as in the rest of the cabin, but only two.

The most unfavorable places, again based on a number of parameters, are those located in rows 14, 29 and 41. This conclusion is based on the fact that the chairs are located near the restrooms. Also, the seat backs have limited movement, that is, they cannot be reclined as desired. Lavatory rooms in economy class are located in the center of the cabin (there are two of them), as well as in the rear section (one).

Mainly, based on passenger reviews, the best seats are those located at the window and in the front rows of economy class. We do not consider business class separately, since all seats in this zone are as comfortable as possible. However, here too there are some recommendations: it is better to take tickets for the front seats, since the noise from the adjacent cabin will be less audible. From a safety point of view, it is better to take a seat at the back of the plane.

Conclusion

The article examines the Tu-204 airliner, the interior layout of which was presented in different versions. As for the aircraft itself, it is worth noting that even today, for a number of reasons, its potential has not yet been fully revealed. The airliner manufactured by Tupolev PJSC is certainly worthy of attention.

The aircraft of this brand are successfully operated, for example, by such airlines as Aeroflot. “Trans-European passengers’ comments on the comfort of the aircraft are usually positive, and in most cases there are no complaints.