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Tupolev Tu-330

Tupolev Tu-330
Role Twin-engined freighter
National origin Russian Federation
Manufacturer Tupolev
Number built None

The Tupolev Tu-330 is a modern medium-transport aircraft from the Russian airplane manufacturer Tupolev PSC. The aircraft is intended to replace the aging An-12 tactical airlift fleet, filling a niche between the Il-112 and the Il-76; it is similar in size class to the Antonov An-70.

The Tu-330 has a swept high-mounted wing design with two high-bypass ratio PS-90A engines mounted below the wings. An optional powerplant system has also been proposed, using NK-93 engines that can operate on LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel. The aircraft is also designed for commonality with the Tu-204/Tu-214 civilian airliner series, in order to simplify production and minimize costs of manufacturing, maintenance and parts.

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008–2009

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