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The Tupolev Tu-124 was designed by Tupolev as a short-range twinjet airliner that could carry fifty-six passengers in flight. It was manufactured in the Soviet Union and performed its maiden flight in March 1960. Introduced in October 1962, the aircraft was developed from the Tupolev Tu-104 medium-range airliner. It was produced from 1960 until 1965 with a total number of 165 units built. It was retired with Aeroflot in 1980, with Iraqi Airways in 1990, and with military service in 1992.

Manufacturer:
Tupolev
Country:
Russia
Manufactured:
1960 to: 1965
ICAO:
T124
Price:
US$1.45 million (1965)
Avionics:
Engine:
2x Soloviev D-20P
Turbofan
Power:
11,900 pound-force
Max Cruise Speed:
520 knots
963 Km/h
Approach Speed (Vref):
120 knots
Travel range:
1,100 Nautical Miles
2,037 Kilometers
Fuel Economy:
Service Ceiling:
38,400 feet
Rate of Climb:
2400 feet / minute
12.19metre / second
Take Off Distance:
Landing Distance:
Max Take Off Weight:
38,000 Kg
83,775 lbs
Max Landing Weight:
Max Payload:
6,000 Kg
13,228 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity:
3,500 gallon
13,249 litre
Baggage Volume:
Seats - Economy / General:
56 seats
Seats - Business Class:
Seats - First Class:
Cabin Height:
Cabin Width:
Cabin Length:
Exterior Length:
30.58 metre - 100.33 feet
Tail height:
8.08 metre - 26.51 feet
Fuselage Diameter:
2.9 metre - 9.51 feet
Wing Span / Rotor Diameter:
25.55 metre - 83.82 feet
Wing Tips:
No Winglets

The Tupolev Tu-124 was developed as a response to the requirement of Aeroflot for a regional airliner that would take over the Ilyushin II-14 on domestic flights. Derived from the Tu-104 twin jet medium-range narrow-body airliner, the Tu-124 resembled a seventy-five percent of its predecessor with several improvements such as double-slotted flaps for better performance, as well as a large center-section airbrake and automatic spoilers that increased drag and reduced lift. It was introduced on October 2, 1962, and was built from 1960 until 1965. The aircraft was operated by Aeroflot, Iraqi Airways, and were also sold to a few military operators such as the Soviet Air Force and the Chinese Air Force.

The first production version Tu-124V can carry three crew members and fifty-six passengers on board. It has an external length of 30.58 meters, an external height of 4.36 meters, and a fuselage diameter of 2.9 meters. The wingspan is 25.55 meters and the wing area is 119.48 square meters. It has a tail height of 8.08 meters and a wheelbase of 10.7 meters. The empty weight is 22,900 kg, the maximum payload is 6000 kg, and the maximum takeoff weight is 37,500 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 3,500 US gal.

The aircraft is powered by a twin Soloviev D-20P engines rated at 11,900 lbf thrust each. It is a twin-spool low-bypass turbofan engine with a three-stage LP eight-stage HP axial flow compressor, cannular combustors with twelve flame tubes, a two-stage LP single-stage HP turbine, and a pressure spray oil system. The Tu-124 has a maximum speed of 520 knots and a cruise speed of 430 to 470 knots. It has a travel range of 1,100 nautical miles with maximum fuel and 3,000 kg of payload. The aircraft can fly up to 38,400 feet and can climb at a rate of 2,400 feet per minute.

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