--- title: "Tu-214: specifications and range — OnlyPlanes" description: "Tu-214: up to 210 passengers; range 3,800 km with a maximum commercial load of 25.2 tons. Characteristics, engines and interior." canonical_url: "https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aircraft/tu-214" locale: en meta: keywords: "Tu-214, Tu-214 characteristics, Tu-214 range, Tu-214 capacity, single-aisle medium-haul aircraft" "og:description": "Tu-214: up to 210 passengers; range 3,800 km with a maximum commercial load of 25.2 tons. Characteristics, engines and interior." "og:image": "https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/aircraft/boeing-787.webp" "og:title": "Tu-214 - characteristics of the aircraft" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://onlyplanes.ru/llms.txt) Russia · medium-haul narrow-body aircraft # Tu-214Tu-214 Passenger aircraft of the Tu-204 family, produced in Kazan. It has an increased take-off mass and a significant range for a narrow-body type.
Speed
850 km/h
Range
3,800 km with the maximum commercial payload of 25.2 tonnes
Capacity
up to 210 passengers
![Passenger aircraft - an illustration of the material Tu-214](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/aircraft/tu-214.webp) *Tu-214 - photo from the open aviation archive.* ## Specifications Tu-214 The figures in this table refer to one specific variant — **Tu-214**. This avoids combining the range, capacity and dimensions of different versions into an inaccurate set of figures.
Variant shown in the table
Tu-214
Type
medium-haul narrow-body aircraft
Family's first flight
Year 1996
Passenger capacity
up to 210 passengers
Flight range
3,800 km with the maximum commercial payload of 25.2 tonnes
Cruising Speed
850 km/h
Length
46,14 m
Wingspan
42,00 m
How the aircraft came about ## History Tu-214 The first flight of the Tu-214 took place in 1996. In addition to passenger cars, special versions of various purposes have been created on the basis of the type. The Tu-214 belongs to the Tu-204 family, which was created as a more economical replacement for the Tu-154. The Tu-214 variant is produced in Kazan; it differs from the early Tu-204 with an increased takeoff weight and is designed for longer routes. In addition to passenger aircraft, special purpose vehicles were created on its basis. Milestones and decisions ## Programme development Tu-214 became a Kazan branch of the Tu-204 family with a greater maximum takeoff weight. The proximity of the gliders allowed the use of general technical solutions, but differences in mass and fuel reserve made the performance indicators independent. In addition to passenger cars, on the basis of Tu-214 created aircraft for state and special tasks, where the composition of equipment is more important than the number of conventional seats. Model features ## Design and variants This is a narrow-body twin-engine low-plane with PS-90A engines under the wing. The family received a modern digital cabin for its time and improved aerodynamics. The specific layout of the Tu-214 depends on the task: the cabin of the regular airline, the state board and the special platform are arranged in different ways. The Tu-214 is close to the Tu-204, but marks a separate branch of the family with its own mass, range and production history. There are passenger and special modifications, including communication and surveillance machines. Table figures passenger Tu-214 are not suitable for each special board. Powerplant ## Engines Two Russian PS-90A turbofan engines. The engine variant fitted to an individual aircraft is recorded in its documentation. The powerplant affects thrust, fuel consumption, noise and maintenance requirements. On board ## Cabin and passenger capacity One pass and usually six seats in a row. One- and two-class layouts are possible. Passenger capacity is up to 210 passengers. The exact number of seats is determined by the operator: business class, kitchens, toilets and recreation areas of the crew take place. Therefore, the layout of the cabin differs even with the same models. In practice ## Operations and uses Tu-214 met in regular transportation and in special parks. The state aircraft may have additional communication systems and a different interior, so it can not be compared with the usual passenger version in terms of capacity. The return of interest in the release of the model is associated with the need for aircraft for domestic and international routes, but the published production plans are not equal to the number of actually delivered aircraft. Technical analysis ## How it works Tu-214 Tu-214 appeared as the Kazan version of the Tu-204 line. The increased maximum take-off weight and changes associated with the fuel reserve made it possible to solve the tasks of longer flights. At the same time, the aircraft retained the main narrow-body twin-engine scheme of the family. The proximity of the design is useful for understanding the history of the program, but does not make all published characteristics of the Tu-204 and Tu-214 interchangeable. Two PS-90A engines are installed under the wing. For the era of development, digital cockpit and modern aerodynamics have become important solutions. Unlike the original Tu-204, the production of Tu-214 is associated with Kazan production and its own production stages. The weight of a particular side can change markedly when installing special equipment, so the passport range of a conventional passenger aircraft cannot be transferred to a state machine. The family provided the basis for passenger, government and other special aircraft. In the latter, the salon may contain means of communication, working premises and observation equipment instead of the usual rows of seats. Such changes affect the power supply, mass and layout. The general silhouette hides very different tasks, so when mentioning the Tu-214, it is important to specify the purpose of a particular machine. History and operations ## Role Tu-214 in airline service Passenger Tu-214 used on regular lines, but a significant part of the late fleet was special aircraft. For the airline, the model represents a narrow-body aircraft with a sufficient number of seats for main directions. For the state operator, reliable operation of specialized systems and the necessary autonomy are more important. These two scenarios cannot be estimated by one cabin layout or one seat value indicator. The renewed interest in the release of the Tu-214 is due to the need for aircraft to replace the aging fleet. But between the production plan and the output of a particular side on the line are the supply of components, assembly, acceptance and training of the crew. The new supply may differ in the interior and composition of the equipment compared to the historical machine. Therefore, information about the old park is useful as a type story, but is not a complete specification of the future aircraft. On the route, the range of the Tu-214 depends on the number of people, luggage, fuel and the required reserve. For the passenger, the number of seats in the row, the step of the seats and the state of the cabin are also important - indicators that the operator determines. When comparing with a newer narrow-body type, you need to take into account the generation of engines and maintenance, and not only the nominal capacity. This context explains why an aircraft can remain needed even after the advent of more modern designs. Tu-214 is useful to distinguish from Tu-204-300. The first is associated with Kazan production and increased mass, the second represents a shortened far branch. With the same general idea of a twin-engine mainline aircraft, they give a different balance of passenger seats and fuel. In practice, this affects route selection and commercial loading. The maximum distance comparison only hides how many people and luggage can be transported at the selected distance. The special Tu-214 route task may not be related to the sale of tickets, but to the operation of the installed equipment. Additional equipment changes the mass, power supply and organization of the cabin. For this reason, photographs of a government or specialized aircraft are not suitable to describe the passenger compartment of the airline. Specifying the purpose of the machine in the article is as important as the full index of its modification. For comparison ## Location Tu-214 among other aircraft Russian models in the catalog belong to several independent tasks and generations. Tu-204, Tu-214 and Il-96 were created at the end of the Soviet period and later used in passenger and special aviation. Regional Il-114 chose a turboprop scheme. The Superjet 100 became a later jet program for relatively short routes, and the SJ-100 continues it with a changed system composition and engine. MC-21 belongs to the class of new medium-haul airliners. These programs can not be combined into one line of characteristics: they differ in the size of the cabin, role, engines and degree of readiness. Yak-130 generally refers to the military training of pilots and requires a separate approach to comparison. In the history of each program, you need to distinguish between the first flight, certificate, the beginning of serial production and a real passenger flight. These events can be separated by years. For the updated version of the test of the original aircraft does not automatically prove the readiness of new engines and systems. This approach is especially important when reading information about the MC-21, SJ-100 and Il-114-300: the timing of deliveries was repeatedly announced in advance, and the technical stages must be evaluated according to the inspections actually performed. For older types, the exact modification and purpose of the board is more important - the passenger Tu-214 or Il-96 differs from a special aircraft on a close platform. Even when size fits the route, an airline needs sustainable service and spare parts availability. Where it flies ## Airline operators Examples of current or historically notable operators of the model and its variants: - [Russia](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airlines/rossiya) - Special Flight Unit Rossiya Fleets change. Check the aircraft type and seat map on the airline's official website before your flight. Updates ## News Tu-214 on Telegram New deliveries, routes and events with the participation of Tu-214 are published in the Telegram channel at legkoenebo. [Open the Telegram channel](https://t.me/legkoenebo) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Tu-214: characteristics and history","description":"Tu-214: up to 210 passengers; range 3,800 km with a maximum commercial load of 25.2 tons. 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