MC-21 taxi tests start
The prototype MC-21-300 left the FAL April 28. It is now thought that the first flight will occur by the end of May. The prototype MC-21 has started its taxi tests. According to Irkut these tests will be conducted at…
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Irkut Corporation begins frequency response tests on MC-21 aircraft
IRKUT provided an interesting PDF today – MC-21-ENG In the document there are a number of links to videos of the program’s progress. This reflects a new level of information openness to emerge from IRKUT and is to be commended. …
More MC-21 progress
Today UEC (Russia’s United Engine Corporation) announced they are starting the second phase of the PD-14 engine flight tests. UEC claims the PD-14 is a fifth generation engine being developed for powering the MC-21 airliner. They also claim using up-to-date…
MC-21 first flight delayed?
A report from Russia suggests that testing at TsAGI is being delayed because of missing parts (“shortfall of structural elements”) for the test vehicle. It seems the missing parts come from AeroComposite – Ulyanovsk and are being shipped by truck. …
Irkut Corporation delivers MC-21 fuselage to TsAGI for static tests
Irkut Corporation delivered the MC-21 fuselage designated for static to Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute tests to confirm the strength characteristics of the new aircraft and to provide certification of the type for static strength. On August 12, the MC-21 fuselage was…
MC-21 Roll Out
Today Irkut rolled out their MC-21. It’s been something many of us have been waiting for. The roll-out was on par with anything seen at the big four western OEMs. (IRKUT supplied us with great images) Views: 63