After the recent changes in the project aiming to count on exclusive parts and suppliers from China and Russia, the CRIAC CR929 has just finalized the last details for the beginning of the development of its design.
“The overall concept of the aircraft has been determined, and suppliers of fuselage and rear structure sections have been selected, and formally lining up for the preliminary design phase”. According to Wu Guanghui, chief designer of the C919 series, during his participation in the WDCC (World Design Cities Conference).
Intended to compete directly with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the CR929 will also feature composite material in its fuselage, including state-of-the-art engines for the long-range widebody capable of transporting 250 to 320 engers depending on the cabin configuration.
Interestingly, the CR929 is the result of a t venture between the Chinese COMAC and the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), with the aim of competing with Airbus and Boeing in the long-haul market.
With the recent changes in its design, the CR929 will have 51% of its structure made up of composite materials, with a focus on competing with the 787 Dreamliner. The choice of such technology makes the plane lighter, compared to the previous generation, and consequently more economical.
Despite previous problems, and that the project is likely to have started again, COMAC said it is continuing its partnership with the Russian state-owned UAC. The first flight remains scheduled for 2025, as well as the first delivery for 2028.
With information: Simple flying
