Russian MC-21 airliner proves 3,800 km range in flight tests

Russian Aviaton » Tuesday June 23, 2026 21:18 MSK

The aircraft has completed long-range certification tests with a simulated full load of 175 passengers.

Key performance was verified

Engineers confirmed compliance with fuel reserve requirements under real-world flight profiles

The aircraft also successfully demonstrated safe take-off in the event of a single engine failure

The test results mark another milestone in the Russian push for aviation self-sufficiency— a key step toward replacing Western fleets with home-grown aircraft.

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