A notable display of the MS-21-300 airliner\u2019s capabilities was recently showcased as the aircraft executed the intricate \u201cRanversman\u201d aerobatic maneuver.Rostec, the state corporation responsible for the demonstration, highlighted that the maneuver was executed to showcase the reliability, aerodynamics, and advanced control systems of the airliner. Typically reserved for combat aircraft, this maneuver involves a steep climb, a loss of speed, and a sharp turn in the opposite direction, all while maintaining altitude.<\/p>\n
The event was captured on video and shared on Rostec\u2019s official Telegram channel, where it quickly garnered attention. According to the corporation, the steep pitch angle of 90 degrees at the highest point of the maneuver exemplifies the MS-21-300\u2019s enhanced design features, particularly in terms of structural reliability and aerodynamics.<\/p>\n
Rostec explained that permission for such a complex maneuver was granted due to the aircraft\u2019s high thrust-to-weight ratio, achieved by removing all cargo and only partially filling the fuel tanks. This approach allowed the MS-21-300 to perform like a fighter jet, despite being a medium-haul passenger airliner designed to carry up to 211 passengers over a range of 5100 km.<\/p>\n
Notably, this demonstration also aligns with Russia\u2019s ongoing efforts toward import substitution. The MS-21-300 has transitioned from using US-made PW1400G engines to the domestically produced PD-14 engines. Further steps are being taken to replace foreign components, with Russian analogues of 33 systems already undergoing testing.<\/p>\n
This display of advanced aviation technology highlights the MS-21-300\u2019s versatility and underscores Russia\u2019s commitment to developing independent, state-of-the-art aerospace solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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