Tu-214 special-purpose aircraft

Country of Origin: Russia

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The Tu-214 is a longer-range, heavier version of the Tu-204 midrange airliner. It has been procured by Russia for a number of presidential support missions. The aircraft is based on the Tu-204-200 model, which made its first flight in March 1996. It offers longer range than the initial Tu-204 and can be identified by an extra door on the left side.

The Tu-214 is comparable to the Airbus A321ceo. Its added weight does not allow it to fly as efficiently on shorter routes, but it can...

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