Tupolev Tu-334 Facts for Kids

class="infobox " style="float: right; clear: right; width: 315px; border-spacing: 2px; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;" ! colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: large; padding-bottom: 0.3em;" | Tupolev Tu-334 |-

|- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | |-

|colspan="2" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa;text-align:center;" |

Tupolev Tu-334

! First flight | 8 February 1999 |-

! Status | Retired |-

! Number built | 2 |-

The Tupolev Tu-334 was a special project for a new Russian passenger airplane. It was designed to fly short to medium distances. This plane was meant to replace older airplanes like the Tupolev Tu-134 and some versions of the Yakovlev Yak-42.

About the Tu-334 Jet
Images for kids
See also

About the Tu-334 Jet

The Tu-334 was a type of aircraft called a narrow-body jet airliner. This means it had one aisle down the middle of the cabin. It was designed by a famous Russian company called Tupolev. The idea was to create a modern, efficient plane for flights within Russia and to nearby countries.

Why Was It Built?

Russia needed new airplanes to update its air travel. Many older planes were getting old and used a lot of fuel. The Tu-334 was planned to be a more modern option. It aimed to be quieter, use less fuel, and be more comfortable for passengers. It was also designed to be cheaper to run for airlines.

Design and Features

The Tu-334 had its engines placed at the back of the plane, near the tail. This design is a bit different from many modern planes that have engines under the wings. It was planned to carry about 102 passengers. The plane's first test flight happened on February 8, 1999. Only two of these planes were ever built.

What Happened to the Project?

Even though the Tu-334 had its first flight, the project did not continue. Building new airplanes is very expensive and takes a long time. Sometimes, plans change, or new airplanes from other companies become available. The Tu-334 project was eventually stopped, and the plane was retired. This means it is no longer being developed or built for use by airlines.