Sukhoi Superjet 100
Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.The Yakovlev SJ-100 (until August 2023: Sukhoi Superjet 100 [SSJ100], Russian: Сухой Суперджет 100, romanized: Sukhoy Superdzhet 100) is a regional jet originally designed by the now-merged Russian aircraft company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, a division of the United Aircraft Corporation (now: "Regional Aircraft" company branch). With development starting in 2000, it made its maiden flight on 19 May 2008 and its first commercial flight on 21 April 2011 with Armavia. The 46–49 t (45–48 long tons) MTOW plane typically seats 87 to 98 passengers. Aircraft built before 2025 are powered by two 77–79 kN (17,000–18,000 lbf) PowerJet SaM146 turbofans developed by a joint venture between French Safran and Russian NPO Saturn. By May 2018, 127 aircraft were in service, and by September the fleet had logged 300,000 revenue flights and 460,000 hours.
Specifications
Figures for the SSJ100-95 variant, the most representative of the family
The type first flew in 2008 (18 years ago) · About 230 units built · Still in production
Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.
The story of the type
Development
Part-Russian jet with Snecma-Saturn engine
Background
JSC Sukhoi was incorporated in May 2000 to develop the first all-new commercial aircraft in post-Soviet Russia.
Studies of the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) began in 2001. After analysing the Russian market, Sukhoi identified a need for an aircraft with a range of between 3,000 and 4,500 km (1,900 and 2,800 mi), greater than typical regional jets. Three variants were initially envisaged: the RRJ60, RRJ75 and RRJ95, with 60, 78 and 98 seats respectively; a five-abreast layout was chosen as being optimal for this size range. Sukhoi estimated the targeted market to be around 800 aircraft, including 250–300 from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
On 15 October 2001, the Russian government allocated $46.6 million to the development of a new 70–80 seat regional jet, targeting first flight in 2006 and entry into service in 2007.
Sukhoi's RRJ was competing against Myasishchev's M-60-70 and Tupolev's Tu-414 projects. Boeing provided advice to Sukhoi and its partners on programme management, engineering, marketing, product development, certification, supplier management and customer support. The Sukhoi RRJ was selected by Rosaviakosmos, the government's aviation and space agency, in March 2003.
The RRJ programme allocated $63.5 million to the development of a 4–5 tf (8,800–11,000 lbf) engine between 2003 and 2015. Four engines were initially envisaged: the Pratt & Whitney PW800, the Rolls-Royce BR710, the General Electric CF34-8, and the Snecma/NPO Saturn SaM146.
The BR710 and the CF34-8 were eliminated by July 2002, and the PW800 was subsequently rejected due to a perceived technical risk associated with its geared fan.
A formal memorandum of understanding was signed with Snecma on 29 April 2003, confirming the selection of the 14,000–17,000 lbf (62–76 kN) SaM146,
to be developed in a joint venture with NPO Saturn, based on the Snecma SPW14 and combining a Snecma DEM21 gas generator with an NPO Saturn "cold section".
Key suppliers were selected in October 2003, including Thales for avionics, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for landing gear, Honeywell for the auxiliary power unit, Liebherr for flight controls, Intertechnique for fuel systems, Parker Hannifin for hydraulic systems, B/E Aerospace for interiors.
At this time, Sukhoi anticipated a market for 600 aircraft by 2020 – representing 10% of global demand for regional jets – for a total sales volume of $11 billion.
Discussions were held with Air France and the SkyTeam alliance to ensure that the aircraft would meet western requirements.
An application for EASA certification was made in 2004 and was expected to be granted six months after the Russian approval.
The Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant was selected in February 2005 for final assembly, implementing jig-less assembly, automatic component alignment and automatic riveting.
The RRJ60 and RRJ75 were deemed to be less cost-effective, and development was focused on the largest model, the 98-seat RRJ95. The 78-seater RRJ75 remained under consideration, and a future stretch was also envisaged.
The RRJ95 was renamed the Sukhoi Superjet 100 at the Farnborough Air Show in July 2005.
The first order, for 30 aircraft, was signed on 7 December with Aeroflot.
In June 2007, Boeing expanded its assistance to cover flight and maintenance crew training and manuals, and spare parts management and supply. On 22 August, Sukhoi and Alenia Aeronautica established the SuperJet International joint venture for customer support outside Russia and Asia. Alenia Aeronautica took a 25% stake in Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Corporation (SCAC) for $250 million, valuing it at $1 billion.
Development costs were expected to total $1 billion, with another $1 billion needed to develop the powerplant and for customer support.
Flight testing with original components
The first SSJ was transported in an Antonov 124 from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to Zhukovsky, Moscow Oblast on 28 January 2007, for ground tests conducted by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI). The SuperJet was officially unveiled on 26 September 2007 at Dzyomgi Airport in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. By October 2007, initial deliveries were scheduled for 2009; plans called for the 95–98-seat model to be followed by a 75–78-seat shrink and a 110-seat stretch.
The SaM146 engine was first run on 21 February 2008. Tests were conducted by the Gromov Flight Research Institute, using an Ilyushin Il-76LL as a flying test bed. The SuperJet 100 made its maiden flight on 19 May 2008, taking off from Komsomolsk-on-Amur. By July, certification was expected for the third quarter of 2009, pushing back deliveries to later the same quarter.
On 24 December 2008, the second SSJ made its maiden flight.
By January 2009, the first two aircraft had completed over 80 flights, and the engines had accumulated 2,300 hours of tests. In April 2009, the two prototypes were flown 3,000 km (1,600 nmi) from Novosibirsk to Moscow, and EASA pilots conducted a number of familiarisation flights.
Variants
Three variants were initially planned, seating 60, 78 and 98 passengers: the RRJ-60, RRJ-75 and RRJ-95, respectively.
Initial production variant of the aircraft unveiled in 2008, with a range of approximately 3,048 km (1,646 nautical miles). The aircraft has a takeoff run of approximately 1,853 m (6,079 ft) and a MTOW of 45.88 tonnes (50.57 short tons; 45.16 long tons).
The 95B variant was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on 3 February 2012.
Released in 2013, the Superjet 100 95LR increases the range of the aircraft up to 4,578 km (2,472 nmi), achieved through increased fuel capacity and optimised performance. The seating configuration remains the same as the base 95B variant. The aircraft requires a slightly longer takeoff run of approximately 2,052 m (6,732 ft) with an MTOW increased from 45.88 to 49.45 t (101,100 to 109,000 lb). However, the 5% thrust increase provided by the upgraded PowerJet SaM146 1S18 engines helps mitigate the impact of the heavier weight.
Production of the 100 95LR concluded in 2022, with production focused on the Russified SJ-100.
The Yakovlev SJ-100 is an upgraded and Russified derivative of the Superjet 100 in development since 2018, aimed at reducing reliance on sanctioned western components and improving performance. The aircraft is advertised as featuring an increased seating of 103, a maximum range of 4,320 km (2,332 nmi) and an MTOW of 49.45 t (109,000 lb).
This variant replaces the PowerJet SaM146 engines, found on earlier planes, with the Russian-built NPO Saturn PD-8, developed on the basis of the SaM146 and the PD-14 used on the Yakovlev MC-21, produced by the United Engine Corporation. The sabrelet wingtip extensions which were previously an optional extra on the 95B and 95LR are now standard. As a result the aircraft has an increased wingspan of 29 metres compared to the earlier 27 metres. As part of the import substitution, avionics and control systems previously supplied by Thales are replaced with systems provided by GosNIIAS, KRET and Polyot. Along with the MC-21, the aircraft's avionics is to be powered by the ARINC 653-compliant JetOS real-time operating system developed at GosNIIAS.
(Thai: บ.ล.๑๘) Royal Thai Armed Forces designation for the SSJ100.
In 2011, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade mentioned the stretched Superjet 130NG, seating 130.
It would have an aluminium fuselage and composite wings. The new materials were intended to reduce weight by 15-20%, increase service life by 20–30% and reduce operating costs by 10–12%.
In 2013, funding was planned to start in 2016 for production from 2019 to 2020. It would have used a derivative of the Irkut MC-21 composite wing and Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines. The 130-seat stretch would have been known as the Sukhoi Superjet 130NG. It would have competed with the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet E2 family.
In 2016, a shorter stretch seating up to 120, using larger wings but the same engines and tail, was planned for introduction in 2020.
In 2017, with a business plan for 150 aircraft, a go-ahead for the NG 130-seat stretch depended on the availability of engines with sufficient thrust and was due by the end of the year.
The aircraft could carry up to 120 passengers with the existing engines, and up to 125 passengers with airframe continuous improvements; PowerJet could certify a thrust increase of 2% within three years.
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