The price of Russian regional Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft has increased in 2012 to $35,4 million from $31,7 million. However, SSJ100 is still cheaper than its rivals by 15%, said Senior Vice-president of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Customers, Igor Sirtsov. It has been reported by RIA Novosti.

"Now the basic version of this jet costs $35,4 million and the version with extended range (LR) - $36,2 million (list prices). The previous value of these versions was $31,7 and $32,3 million respectively", - he explained.

The SCA has not changed the list prices of its products since 2010 due to global economic crisis. "The price escalation has been carried out in accordance with business plan. At that, our aircraft still has the 15% advantage as compared to its rivals", - Sirtsov noted.

According to him, Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the best aircraft in its class now. "SSJ100 leaves the foreign analogues behind by its economical performance (8-10%), it has lower fuel consumption, operational costs and its maintenance is cheaper", - Sirtsov said.

SSJ100 is very well protected from the impact of human factor.

This project is unique for Russian Federation. "Firstly, it is the first digital project in Russia. Secondly, the jet has been designed in the network of wide international cooperation with the participation of over 60 companies from 30 countries", - Sirtsov said.

Russian designers have developed the aerodynamic configuration, created the airframe, the engine has been developed in cooperation with Snecma (France) – the special joint-venture has been created for this project –Powerjet. It is responsible for assembly of these engines within the framework of cooperation with NPO Saturn. The well-known French company Thales, which, in particular, has created the simulator for training of pilots, is also taking part in the cooperation.

The basic version of SSJ100 is intended for transportation of 100 passengers (range – 3000 km).