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Rosstec plans to develop a Russian
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wide-body longhaul aircraft after the
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creation of the PD35 engine is
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completed, said Sergey Chzovv, head of
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the state corporation.
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We will strive to make our own. As soon
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as we make the PD35 engine, we will
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build our own widebody aircraft, said
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Earlier this month, First Deputy Prime
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Minister Denise Manurv said the widebody
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and military transport aircraft will
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have a thrust of 26 tons. He later
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mentioned a range of 26 to 35 tons for
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the widebody engine, adding that the
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exact figure will be decided later.
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Although Rosstec has officially
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confirmed the PD-35 engine project, much
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mystery and speculation remain about the
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two widebody aircraft linked to it, the
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IL96 and the Russian version of the
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These aircraft represent Russia's effort
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to reestablish itself in the longhaul
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aviation market. The strategy is to rely
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on domestic technology, reduce
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dependence on foreign suppliers, and
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showcase Russia's aerospace capability.
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The PD35 engine is promoted as a next
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generation power plant for large
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widebody aircraft. It promises
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competitiveness, efficiency, and
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performance on par with Western engines.
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However, the exact specifications,
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testing status, and integration schedule
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are not yet public, raising doubts about
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its near-term impact on Russian civil
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At the same time, United Aircraft
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Corporation, a ROSTEC subsidiary, has
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patented a new widebody design. This
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aircraft resembles the former CR959,
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a joint project with Chinese aircraft
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maker comarmac, which was meant to
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compete with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Prototype footage circulating online has
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fueled debate and excitement, suggesting
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Russia may soon unveil a PD35powered
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The patented aircraft known as FDMS is
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believed to use a modular design with
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three seating layouts. The basic version
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seats 281 passengers, the extended
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version up to 320, and the shortened
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In a standard twoclass layout, it would
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carry around 296 passengers, very close
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This indicates Russia's intent to
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compete directly in that market segment.
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The flexible seating also shows
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awareness of market needs from dense
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regional routes to ultra long haul
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Yet uncertainty remains about the roles
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of the IL96 and the CR959based
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design in Russia's fleet. The IL96, a
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4engine widebody from the 1990s,
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struggles with outdated technology and
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poor export success. The CR959
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redesigned with the PD-35 engine has not
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entered mass production despite its
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potential to improve efficiency.
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Experts believe the IL96 may continue
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only in niche roles. The future likely
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or a derivative. Success depends on
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overcoming technical, financial, and
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political obstacles as well as timely
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development and certification of the
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Sanctions and supply chain issues add
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Aviation expert Roman Guuser warned that
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the aircraft should not be expected soon
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as there will be a long gap between the
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project announcement and a real plane.
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In conclusion, the new aircraft patent
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and the PD35 engine plan are important
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steps for Russian aviation.
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Still, questions remain about the IL96,
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the CR959based design, market strategy,
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production plans, and timelines. The
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PD35 gives hope for revitalizing
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Russia's longhaul aviation sector, but
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it will take persistence and innovation
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The next decade will decide whether
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Russia can regain a competitive position
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in global widebody aircraft
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