The pride of the Russian aircraft industry, an innovative development on which the government has great plans - all this is about the model of the modern Sukhoi Supredjet-100 aircraft.

Despite the fact that the model has a number of shortcomings, it is the next step in the development of domestic passenger transportation over short distances.
Subject to responsible development and improvements, it has every reason to receive the title of the best in its class.

History of creation

The beginning of work on the creation of a prototype of the first "Superjet" was after the victory of the PRJ project in the competition for a license for development.

In February 2006. the company started assembling the first SSJ model, and exactly 1 year later the model was delivered from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the Zhukovsky landfill for the purpose of presentation and carrying out a control static test.

In February 2008, the first test of the power plant's performance and its compatibility with other systems was carried out. After another 2 months, the Sukhoi Superjet-100 was tested on the runway.

The model passed the travel and steering test successfully.

In the fall of this year, the SSJ-100 underwent a certification test at the Interstate Aviation Committee and passed endurance tests.

On 24.12.2008 under the control of test pilot L. Chikunov and N. Pushenko, the airliner took to the air for more than 2 hours. The height to which the model climbed reached 6 km.

The results of TsAGI inspections were obtained in 2010, as a result of which CJSC "received a license to manufacture this modification. On April 19, the first prototype was presented to the Armenian air carrier "Armavia", which successfully operates it for its own needs.

Design

The turbofan power unit SaM146 of the Russian-French company Power Jet, installed on both sides of the case, ensures the flawless operation of the model. The plan of the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft does not differ in any way from the standard classical norms of aerodynamics, representing an ordinary short-haul passenger ship.

The swept-like shape of the wings, equipped with flaps with one slit, the nose cone, many mechanisms and parts are all made of composite materials.

The airliner is controlled using a side stick installed instead of the steering wheel, which is used for the first time in domestic developments.

Mechanical shock absorbers for landing safety are not installed, since instead the designers used automatic protection against touching the tail of the landing strip.

Interior layout

The manufacturer comments on the layout of the cabin with the following words: “The seats in our Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft are designed in such a way that the greatest comfort and safety, created by unprecedented characteristics, are in the foreground. Thus, a passenger who has arrived on a large airliner for long-haul flights and transferred to a small regional one will hardly feel the difference.

The design of the economy class cabin is identical in size to a Boeing or Airbus. The distance in the legs allows you to calmly sit down and straighten your legs even for tall people, and the shelf for storing luggage for 50 liters even breaks all records.

In addition, this is an advantage due to the fact that there is no need to check in a bag or suitcase and then wait for it to be received on arrival. "

The arrangement of seats on the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft is designed in such a way that there are 2 categories: economy and business class.

The inexpensive salon has 75 seats against 12 in the more expensive class.

Separately, mention should be made of the arrangement of the seats, they are placed in such a way that there are 3 pieces in one row on one side along the side, 2 across the passage on the second side. Toilets are located in the front and rear.

Location of the best places

The total capacity of the cabin can vary significantly depending on the seat selected. The most comfortable ones in economy class are in the 6th row. There is more legroom here as there are no seats in front.

The rest are considered relatively convenient, differing in many respects from their "classmates" used in regional aviation. The distance between adjacent seats is 81 cm.

The opposite situation applies to the last row, the partition installed at the back does not allow the backrest to be fully reclined and positioned with maximum comfort.

In addition, the structure of the aircraft cabin has some peculiarities concerning almost all places in any public transport. Therefore, it is advisable to take them into account when choosing a place:

1. The seats located near the porthole are distinguished by the fact that during the entire flight you can admire the opening views (subject to a daytime flight and clear weather). However, getting out of it is inconvenient, you have to disturb the next passenger;
2. The seats installed next to the aisle have completely opposite characteristics. It is easy to go to the toilet from them, you do not need to ask anyone to let you in. But, quite often, passing flight attendants, delivering food and water on carts, as well as passengers and a neighbor who needs to get out, can be disturbed.

General specifications

One of the main differences that Sukhoi Superjet-100 has is production using modern technologies and innovative projects.

Due to this, some technical characteristics are fundamentally different from analogs produced earlier.
You can familiarize yourself with them using the table below:

Due to its peculiarities, "weaving" can be operated on runways of all types.

In addition, the avionics of the model allows performing these actions even in difficult meteorological conditions.

In addition, the price of tickets for a small plane is low, which makes it more popular for use in regional flights.

Super Jet-100 family modifications

As of November 2017, 151 Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft were produced. However, this applies not only to one model, but to the entire series, developed on a single basis.

In total, at the moment, 7 different variations are known, intended for various purposes:

1. Airplane "Sukhoi Superjet-100 V" - the standard version, from which the history of the model began;
2. Model 100 B-VIP is an administrative and business version developed on the basis of the basic model. At this time, 2 aircraft are operated in the Rossiya SLO and 1 in the RusJet airline;
3. 100 LR (Long Range) - has an increased flight range, reaching 4,500 km;
4. 100 LR-VIP - administrative and business option with an increased flight distance. Produced 5 units of equipment (2 Ministry of Emergency Situations, 2 Royal Courtyard of Thailand, 1 Kazakh branch of a Swiss company);
5. 100 SV - the model is under development, the manufacturer undertakes to present a prototype with an enlarged fuselage and more passenger capacity in 2018;
6. Sukhoi Business Jet, or SBJ, is intended for flights of important persons. Differs in increased comfort. Interior trim is custom-made. Today the only owner of such a model is the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations;
7. Sportjet by Sukhoi is a modification designed to transport athletes, it is planned to start mass production by the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Of the total number of Superjet aircraft produced, only 117 units were handed over to customers, the rest are in the manufacturer's hangar or are in Zhukovsky for static tests.

Airplane advantages

As mentioned earlier, the Sukhoi Superjet-100 is manufactured using modern technologies, which allows us to speak of its high quality, reliability and safety.

The main structures are designed in such a way that this model is the only one to be certified according to the world standard. In addition, at the time of the development of the aircraft, not only technical requirements were taken into account, but also the wishes and recommendations of future customers.

This made it possible to bring Pavel Sukhoi's designs as close as possible to the ideal option.

Benefits are categorized as passenger-derived and operational, those that affect pilots and service owners. If we consider the positive characteristics of the plane from travelers, the following can be noted:

1. Convenient aircraft layout;
2. A salon that is characterized by width and spaciousness;
3. Conveniently installed soft passenger seats;
4. Modern production and use in the production of modern finishing materials.

However, despite numerous positive reviews, the opinion is often heard that the model requires significant improvements. Perhaps this is the reason that most of its time the model is on the ground, and at the time of flights, the cabin is not more than half full.

Disadvantages of an airplane

A serious blow to the brand's image was the tragedy that occurred at the time of the test flight over Indonesia.

The accident killed 45 people, some of whom could become potential customers. Although, as a result of the examination, the cause of the collision with the mountain was not the technical condition of the aircraft, but the erroneous actions of the crew, many have changed their opinion about the Superjet-100, and the manufacturing company has lost a large number of orders.

Most of the list of manufactured aircraft models "100" and "95" have notes regarding frequent problems that arise with enviable consistency. This can be explained by the fact that "Superjet" is a new development, which, like all new items, has technical errors that appear only during long-term operation.

Another option is the Russian assembly. This fact is enough for some customers to refuse a purchase.

If we look at the statistics, the flying time of models does not exceed 3-4 hours a day. The only positive coefficient is shown by the Yakutia airline with an average time of 6.5 hours.

The reason for the low popularity is the high cost of spare parts, the production of which is not profitable for the manufacturer due to the small number of aircraft.

Many passengers notice the Superjet's design feature - the low position of the windows. In order to look in them, an adult has to hunch over or slide down, which is not very convenient. In addition, a number of unpleasant surprises of the model were noted:

1. Strong vibration of the floor;
2. Poor sound insulation;
3. Lack of individual ventilation;
4. Poor layout of emergency exits, of which there are very few.

Despite the different dynamics of the advantages and disadvantages of the model, it is a national pride, since this is the only aircraft designed after the collapse of the Soviet Union, while meeting all international requirements. Moreover, despite the description of the "Superjet-100" as a model that has a number of flaws and constantly requires the intervention of technicians, it has no cases that radically characterize the danger of the model.

For the entire short period of use with the aircraft, there was not a single serious breakdown that resulted in the death of people. The case that occurred in Indonesia is not taken into account, as it happened for a different reason.

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The Russian Sukhoi SuperJet-100 (SSJ-100) aircraft, which was performing its first-ever demonstration tour of six Asian countries, disappeared from radar screens after a demonstration flight in Jakarta. There are 44 people on board, including the crew: eight Russians and 36 citizens of other countries.

Below is information about the aircraft's flight performance.

Sukhoi Superjet-100 (SSJ-100) is the main Russian project for the production of airliners. The project to create a family of Russian regional aircraft Sukhoi Superjet-100 is carried out by CJSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, established in 2000.

The family of Russian regional aircraft Sukhoi Superjet-100 consists of two aircraft with a passenger capacity of 75 and 95 seats in a basic configuration - SSJ100 / 75B and SSJ100 / 95B - and an extended range - SSJ100 / 75LR, SSJ100 / 95LR.

The latest technologies are used at all stages of the creation of Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft.

The use of the Human Centered Design concept has optimized the placement of controls and instrumentation in such a way that the flight can be completed by one pilot, even in the event of an emergency. These solutions, combined with the "Dark and Silent Cockpit" concept, ensured precise, comfortable and reliable piloting of the Sukhoi Superjet-100 aircraft.

Additional gains in fuel efficiency and high flight safety are achieved through optimal automatic piloting of aircraft and protection of the flight control system from accidental errors. The remote control system is based on three two-channel high-level computers (PFCU - Primary Flight Computer Unit), complementing the two-channel low-level computers (ACE - Actuator Control Electronics). PFCUs process command signals from the cockpit, autopilot and avionics to optimize the aircraft's flight performance in all flight modes. The level of functional saturation implemented in the PFCU was developed taking into account the experience of the Sukhoi Design Bureau in creating an SDS with automatic limitation of the limiting and operational parameters of the flight with manual and automatic control. Thus, the highest level of safety is ensured at all stages of the flight, not only due to the high reliability of aircraft systems, but also due to the unique functionality of protection against errors associated with the "human factor". In the event of a series of serious failures on board, the CDS will switch to a backup control loop providing flight performance at the level of a non-automated (conventional) aircraft.

The fail-safe architecture of the remote control system made it possible to completely eliminate mechanical redundancy. The horizontal stabilizer is also controlled by wire. This helped to optimize its dimensions to reduce the level of aerodynamic drag and balancing losses. The Sukhoi Superjet-100 was the first to use algorithmic protection against touching the tail of the runway in case of pilot error during takeoff, which made it possible to abandon the use of massive mechanical shock absorbers, which are equipped with other aircraft.

The open architecture of the avionics complex was designed by THALES on the basis of integrated modular technology. This made it possible to reduce the number of structural blocks of the complex by about 15% and, thereby, simplify its maintenance. For this, an onboard maintenance system is provided that is capable of detecting failure - right down to the structural unit in all major aircraft systems. Along with this, the basic avionics configuration is more functional than its closest competitors. It includes a triple VHF communication system with ACARS function, a second generation T2CAS collision avoidance system, and an approach capability according to ICAO category IIIA.

Each aircraft is powered by the new SaM146 engines developed by PowerJet to meet all the requirements of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 family. The extensive experience and joint efforts of Snecma Moteurs and NPO Saturn have enabled the use of modern CFM56 & Tech56 technologies to create a high performance engine.

Particular attention is paid to the maintainability of the engine, for example, it is possible to replace the blades without removing the engine from the wing. The modular design of the new engine has reduced the number of components by 20%, resulting in cost savings and greatly simplified maintenance procedures.

The "double-bubble" concept applied in the fuselage section made it possible to increase the living space per passenger to a volume of 0.885 cubic meters, and to bring the height of the luggage and cargo compartments to 1014 millimeters.

The aerodynamic layout of the SSJ-100 aircraft is specially optimized for flight at high cruising numbers M, due to which the optimal flight mode in terms of kilometer fuel consumption corresponds to the flight speed of modern long-haul aircraft.

Improved take-off and landing performance, along with all-weather capability, wide range of range and payload capabilities, enable airlines to discover new destinations while optimizing route networks and schedules.

Savings are achieved by minimizing the cost of retraining the crew when operating several standard sizes of aircraft as part of a single fleet, easily accessible maintenance areas, a 20% reduction in the number of modular engine components (SaM146) and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption.

By reducing aircraft weight, fuel economy, and aircraft maintenance costs, Sukhoi Superjet-100 can reduce operating costs by 10%.

Energy-efficient LED cabin lighting technologies help airlines save energy and lower maintenance costs.

The dimensions of the cargo compartment fully meet the requirements of trade unions for the work of ground personnel.

And although the Sukhoi Superjet-100 belongs to the class of regional aircraft, its version with an increased flight range can be effectively used on a number of main routes.

Sukhoi Superjet-100 meets the most stringent environmental requirements, significantly exceeding the current and pending ICAO requirements for noise and emissions.

Basic aircraft systems suppliers:

Avionics - THALES

Control system - LIEBHERR

Life support systems - LIEBHERR

Chassis - MESSIER DOWTY

Fuel system - INTERTECHNIQUE (ZODIAC)

Interior - B / E AEROSPACE

Fire protection system - AUTRONICS (CURTISS WRIGHT)

Oxygen system - B / E AEROSPACE

APU - HONEYWELL

Crew Seats - IPECO

Hydraulic system - PARKER

Power supply system - HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND

Engine vibration sensors - VIBRO-METER

Wheels, brakes - GOODRICH

Flight performance of the Sukhoi Superjet 100/95 seats:

Single-class configuration passenger capacity (seat pitch 32 ") - 98

Cruising speed LRC, IV - 0.78

Required runway length (MTOW, ISA, SL), 1731 and 2052 meters

Maximum flight altitude (flight level) - 400

Flight ranges (full passenger load), 3048 and 4578 km

Weight characteristics:

Maximum takeoff weight: 45880 and 49450 kg

Maximum landing weight: 41,000 kg

Dimensions:

Length: 29.940 m

Height: 10.283 m

Wingspan: 27.80 m

Chassis base: 11.249 m

Chassis track: 5.74 m

Passenger compartment dimensions:

Width: 3236 mm

Height: 2120 mm

Aisle width between seats: 510 mm

Passenger seat width: 465 mm

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is not just a Russian aircraft, it is Russia's national pride. To go from the first test flight to multi-billion dollar contracts in just 5 years, and this after the collapse of the USSR and the collapse of the aviation industry, this is a real feat of every employee involved in the creation of the Superjet. Other names for the same aircraft - Russian Regional Jet, or SU95 (SU95), call it what you want, but I fell in love with this aircraft.

Typical Cabin Configuration of Sukhoi Superjet 100

Specifications

As you can see, the plane has 18 rows of seats, the first three of which are business class. The plane has two toilets at once - one per class. The galley is located in front of the aircraft. There is a modification of the aircraft without a business class, there are 20 rows, and in the left row, where there are two seats, one row of seats is less - the first row is missing. This is how the aircraft cabin looks like in 3D:

As statistics show, two people fly more often than three. Pay attention to the left row - there are only 2 seats. This means that you can fly without neighbors. The step between the seats is generally similar to that of Boing or Airbus planes, the peculiarity is in the 3 + 2 seats. Between the seats - 81.3 centimeters, the legs are comfortable. The salon is finished with plastic. The only thing that I did not like was the folding table, modest in size. However, I did not feel - whether my neighbors threw the table from the back row or not - and in another Boeing, all these machinations are strongly thrown into the back, here I put the Superjet 10 out of 10, the interior is excellent.

But where you are unlikely to get, as a passenger, this is the cockpit. It has a modern design, rather simple, but it is immediately clear that the plane is controlled not by one, but by two pilots. And this is no longer design, it is safety. In addition, the plane is able to land both blindly, focusing only on the instruments, and completely without these instruments, focusing only on the visual picture from the windows. Both are extreme and can end badly. Of course, it all depends on the professionalism of the pilots and the coordination of the work of the ground services, but in terms of safety, the plane lands with and without instruments. Cockpit:

And here are the promised dry numbers and facts of technical characteristics, both versions of the aircraft:

Let's do without comparisons with Boing, Airbus, Embraer and other brands. I'll just say that Superjet is completely competitive.

A brief history of creation

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 appeared against all odds. The domestic aircraft, created using new technologies, and not the old Soviet technology, has been so in demand on the Russian market since the 2000s that it is surprising that the aircraft made its first flight only in 2008. About 3 billion dollars were allocated for the development of the aircraft.

The history of the creation of Sukhoi Superjet 100 fell on 2 of the most difficult periods for the world economy. The crisis of 2008/2009, then the Sukhoi concern, which is the developer of this aircraft, made its first flights.

In 2018, 93 aircraft are in operation in Russia.

The table presents data on the production of Sukhoi Superjet 100 liners by year

The table shows that out of 5 manufactured liners, only 4 were sold.

Is this a Russian development

The most important point, is the Sukhoi Superjet 100 a Russian aircraft? No, it is not, but it is confidently moving towards it. According to the latest data, 50.83% of the materials used for the production of the aircraft were supplied from other countries, the rest is domestic. The largest supplier is the French company PowerJet, which accounts for about 35% of materials.

However, the development itself is Russian. Concern "Sukhoi" is gradually moving towards not only reducing the share of foreign materials, but completely reducing it to zero. Just think, in 2013, the share of foreign materials was 74%, and in 2014 it was already slightly more than 50 percent. Unfortunately, data for 2015 is not yet available, but they will surely show that the percentage has decreased even more. This is one of the priority tasks of the concern in terms of production.

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Price and Competitor Comparison

The price of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft was not published in open sources, but we received information about the conclusion of a contract by Yamal for 20 aircraft, with the disclosed amount of the contract - about 45 billion rubles. The cost of one aircraft is 2.25 billion rubles. For ease of comparison with foreign counterparts, we will translate everything into dollars at the conditional rate of 65 rubles per dollar. It turns out that the cost of one Sukhoi is about $ 35 million.

What about the competitors? For example, a Boeing 737, roughly comparable to the Superjet in its LR configuration (flights up to 4500 km), costs $ 57.5 million before being imported into Russia, and if it is officially registered with a Russian company by paying duties and VAT, the price of the aircraft rises to 81 million. dollars. Just compare, 35 million versus 81 million. More than doubled. The price of the Airbus A-319 is $ 63 million, with all taxes paid, the difference here is smaller, but also significant.

Airplane buyers

The main buyer of Sukhoi is Aeroflot. In 2011, a firm contract was signed for the supply of 50 Superjet 100 aircraft. And by August 2015, 30 aircraft have already been delivered, the remaining 20 are in production. But Sukhoi does not live alone with Aeroflot; there are other Russian and foreign buyers. In Russia, 10 Superjets were ordered from Gazpromavia, all aircraft have already been delivered.

16 aircraft have already been delivered to the Mexican company Interjet. They liked the planes so much that 14 more planes were ordered.

The future of the Superjet 100

Today, the main competitor is the Boeing 737. And this, by the way, is the most popular passenger aircraft in the world. According to statistics, one Boeing 737 sits down every 5 seconds in the world. Of course, it is still necessary to grow to such numbers, the Boeing 737 began to be sold in the 68th year, and since then has undergone a lot of changes and modifications, because the Boeing company also does not stand still ... Although, given the price of the Superjet, Sukhoi will definitely be able to compete for customers not only in Russia, but all over the world.

By 2025, experts predict the expansion of the geography of the aircraft's distribution, to 26 countries, and these countries are already known, as they have shown interest. If we manage to get contracts from European companies, which is problematic due to the 2014 sanctions, the geography could expand significantly.

The Asian market is growing at such a rate that within 2 years it will surpass the American one in terms of the number of people transported. For Russia, this market is a priority, negotiations are underway with Asian carriers of different classes - from low-costers to national airlines, and in the next 10 years we will have a powerful breakthrough, mainly due to the domestic Russian and Asian markets. And if you are interested in Russian planes, we recommend reading about the plane -.

The Sukhoi Superjet 100, SSJ-100, SU95 aircraft, originally named Russian Regional Jet (RRJ), has been used in civil aviation relatively recently - since 2011.

The Superjet aircraft not only possesses a number of the latest technical characteristics, high reliability and safety indicators, but also creates comfortable conditions for the flight of its passengers. This article will help you make the right choice of a seat in the aircraft cabin in favor of a comfortable flight.

Varieties of the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft

The main modifications of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 include:

• SSJ100-75B (with a capacity for 75 people and a base flight range of about 3000 km);
• SSJ100-95В (with a capacity for 95 people and basic flight range);
• SSJ100-75LR (with a capacity for 75 people and an increased flight range of about 4500 km);
• SSJ100-95LR (with capacity for 95 people and extended range).

Airplane "CC100"

There are no intermediate models such as SSJ100 -90 B, although in practice airlines operate aircraft with different numbers of passenger seats. For some air carriers, aircraft of the SSJ100-95B or SSJ100-95 LR modification can be equipped, for example, with only 83 seats.

Note! Currently, only Superjets 100 95 are in operation.

There are two types of cabin layouts:

• Single-class(only for economy class);
• Two-class(for economy and business class).

The standard single-class layout consists of a cabin for 98 economy class seats (the first row of 3 seats and 19 rows of 5 seats each), small galleys and 1 toilet each in the front and rear of the aircraft.

With a decrease in the distance between the rows of seats in some modifications of the Sukhoysuperjet liner, its interior can accommodate 5 or 10 more seats - up to 103 or 108 seats.

In the case of a two-class layout, the salon can consist of 87 seats (12 business class seats in 3 rows and 75 economy class seats in 15 rows) or 86 seats (8 business class seats in 2 rows and 78 economy class seats in 16 rows) ...

Airplane layout

These are just examples - the configuration of the passenger cabin of the Super Jet 100 aircraft, depending on the needs of the buying airline, can vary significantly in the number of class seats and different modules: toilets, kitchens, wardrobes, places for flight attendants, wardrobes, and more.

Sukhoi Superjet cabin modifications as exemplified by several airlines

Based on materials from the Wikidot Superjet website and of the official group "Vkontakte", today there are about a hundred SSJ aircraft in operation in the world.

Interesting fact! Aeroflot - Russian Airlines is the main buyer of the Sukhoi Superjet. The first flight of the aircraft under the Aeroflot flag took place on June 16, 2011 on the route Moscow - St. Petersburg.

Initially, the airline ordered aircraft with a simplified version of the Aeroflot Lite cabin. At the current time, the air carrier operates the Aeroflot Full model, which differs from the previous one in the increased number of toilets, kitchens and the presence of individual airflow for each seat. In July 2018, there are already 45 Superjet aircraft in the airline's fleet, all the airliners in operation are new.

The two-class Aeroflot Full salon with 12 business class seats (3 rows of 4 seats) and 75 economy class seats (15 rows of 5 seats) is available in two versions: AF and AA. The only difference between them is the presence of an additional toilet in the rear of the cabin for the AA model.

Aeroflot Full salon

In addition to Aeroflot, the aircraft are purchased by such Russian and foreign airlines as Yamal, Azimut, as well as Interjet (Mexico), CityJet (Ireland), Lao Central Airlines (Laos), Comlux (Switzerland).

Yamal Airlines uses aircraft with 93 seats (8 in business class and 85 in economy) and with 100 economy class seats. It is not known how many toilets, kitchens and other blocks are provided by the air carrier, since Yamal does not provide the layout of the saloons even during online check-in for a flight on its website. The airline's fleet as of July 2018 includes 15 Superjet 100 aircraft.

Another buyer of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner is the Azimut airline. To date (July 2018), this carrier operates 8 Sukhoi Superjet airliners. All aircraft of the carrier have a single-class layout for 100 seats (20 rows of 5 seats) or 103 seats (with an additional first row for 3 seats). The diagram below clearly shows their differences.

Salon Azimut

Superjet 100: cabin layout, best seats on the example of Aeroflot Full and Azimut

The majority of air passengers are interested in the issue of flight comfort. There can be many prerequisites for excitement: the duration of the flight, the need to fly with children, physical data, various physiological needs, and much more. To decide which seat is better to choose, you should familiarize yourself with the features of the Su-khoi Superjet cabin using the example of the Aeroflot Full and Azimut modifications.

When developing the interior of the liner, the designers are planning to divide it into 3 parts: bow, middle and tail.

The bow of the cabin

Additional Information!The first row of economy class at Aeroflot is numbered 6.

Traditionally, the most comfortable seats are considered to be in the bow of the cabin. The first row has extended legroom, which will allow any airline passenger to get up and out of their seat without disturbing neighbors, and people of tall stature can more comfortably transfer a flight while sitting. The absence of seating at the front means that the seat back in front will not be reclined, thereby reducing the available space.

Bow ticket holders are the first to leave the cabin after the aircraft has announced landing and are the first to receive food and beverages. However, the last remark is true for cockpits with a galley only at the front of the aircraft.

Note! In the bow of the cabin, in contrast to the tail, turbulence in flight is felt least of all.

Often, the first rows are popular with travelers with children, this is also due to the presence of special equipment here for installing baby carriers. It is worth paying attention to this fact for those who find it difficult to tolerate the presence of children nearby - it is better for them to choose a place in the middle or tail part. Although there are no guarantees that there will be no passengers with children.

The best spots in the diagram below are marked in yellow, the worst in red.

Economy class layout

The middle part of the cabin

The middle part of the cockpit can be called a neutral place. Its disadvantage is that the windows are not close to all rows, which makes it difficult to observe the view from the window.

The middle part of the cockpit sometimes has emergency exits. Rows near such exits are equipped with fewer seats and more legroom for easy movement of people during an accident. According to safety rules, it is forbidden to accommodate children and the elderly who, in a critical situation, will not be able to find their bearings quickly, and it is also forbidden to put bags and other personal items under the seat in front of the chair.

Note! The passenger cabins of Superjet 100 aircraft do not always provide for emergency exits at the wing of the liner. In the case of Aeroflot Full and Azimuth, there are emergency exits only at the front and rear of the aircraft, therefore the features described above do not apply to them.

The tail section of the cabin

The tail section of the aircraft is considered the least attractive due to the presence of a number of toilets. Ticket-holders to these seats have to endure possible unpleasant odors, sounds and queues for the restroom, and with only one galley at the front of the aircraft, rear passengers often have no choice of food.

Usually, the last rows are selected only if there are no other options. But in the case of an incomplete passenger compartment (if there are free last rows), passengers have the opportunity to comfortably sit on two or three seats at once and sleep comfortably.

Important! From a safety point of view, the tail section of the liner is considered the best. According to statistics, during the crash among the survivors, about 70% sat in the tail of the plane.

The last row of the cabin has another distinctive feature - in most aircraft, the backs of these seats cannot be folded back, with the exception of the Aeroflot Full AF cabin, where this option is provided.

Arrangement of rows for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 cabin

A distinctive feature of the "Superjet" is the arrangement of seats for the economy class, 5 in one row (2 - on the left, 3 - on the right). Rows of two chairs are perfect for those who are flying together or alone, because in any case there will be only one neighbor and only on one side.

Note! For a row of two seats, the numbering of seats includes only the letters A and C, and there are no seats B. Accordingly, seats A are at the window, and seats C are at the aisle.

Porthole Seats

Seats by the window are attractive for those who plan to spend the entire flight in their place, so the person sitting next to them will not disturb such a passenger when he wants to leave. If it is necessary for him to get up and stretch himself, he will have to ask his neighbors to clear the passage.

Near the window there is a pleasant opportunity to watch the flight from the window. In addition, such a place offers more opportunities to work or read in flight, since it is far enough from passing people and is equipped with better lighting.

Places in the center

In the case of a row of 3 seats, the middle seat is considered the least convenient for the flight, in particular, it should be avoided by passengers of large build. Single travelers will find it difficult to sit between two strangers in a rather tight space, and the absence of a "personal" armrest will only increase the discomfort.

On the contrary, for a company of three people, such a row is the most attractive, especially if one of them is a child - then the family will have the opportunity to accommodate as it is convenient and change the location at any time.

Additional Information! The seats in the middle during check-in are usually reserved last, and if the cabin is not full, they may be empty.

Aisle seats

For restless travelers, the aisle seats will be the most optimal - they always have the opportunity to get up, walk around the cabin and go to the toilet. Holders of tickets for these seats have access to the luggage compartment and, if necessary, they can always remove or take something out of their bags.

On the other hand, these passengers will find it more difficult to rest - people in the aisle or sitting next to them can often bother them. When announcing boarding, they have the opportunity to leave the salon earlier than their neighbors, in case of lack of time this can play a significant role.

Business class seats

Note!Azimut does not have a business class on Superjet 100 aircraft.

Business class seats have significant advantages over the rest of the cabin. The chairs here are wider and softer, there are only 2 chairs in the row on the left and right, the range of food and drinks is larger, and each seat is equipped with sockets.

By analogy with the economy class, the seats in the first row will be the most comfortable here; they are characterized by the absence of neighbors in the front, who can recline their seat at any time. In the Sukhoi Superjet 100 cabin layout, the best Business Class seats are marked in yellow.

Two-class layout

When choosing between a window seat and an aisle seat, it is best to opt for a window seat, which will allow you to more enjoy your flight, relax or work.

Additional Information! Business class in Superjet aircraft is separated from the economic class by a thin partition or curtain, so it will not be possible to achieve complete sound insulation.

Each airline, when ordering an aircraft from the manufacturer, selects its own special configuration of the passenger cabin for the liners. For most airlines, the cabin layout can be found on the website, or viewed during online check-in. When choosing the most comfortable seat in the cabin, you should learn the general rules: it is better to avoid the last rows and seats in the center of each row, the rest of the seats have approximately the same comfort characteristics.

The Russian airline Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, together with foreign companies, has developed a modern short-haul passenger airliner - Sukhoi Superjet 100 (Sukhoi Superjet or SSJ).

It is worth noting that this model of the aircraft received EASA - an international certificate that confirms the use of this liner by all airlines of the world and Europe, which recognize the principles of EASA as a standard.

Also, the SSJ 100-95B is the first Russian passenger aircraft that meets all European requirements for noise levels.

Aeroflot is the main consumer of this model of airliner. The airline operates 10 different Sukhoi Superjet models on its routes, out of 22 in existence today.

To begin with, let's take a look at the configuration of the Sukhoi Superjet 100-95V airliner and note both the best and worst seats on the plane.

The first three rows seats are located in business class. All seats are quite comfortable, with the exception of seats A, C and F, D of the first row.
There is a partition in front of the 1st row, because of which there is slightly less legroom than in the other rows of the same class.

Seats 6 to 20 are economy class seats. Seats A, C, D, E, F of the sixth row are the most comfortable and comfortable in their class. The listed seats have earned the title of the best economy class seats due to the free space in front of the seats and the most convenient location.

The places of the last row ( 20th row) should be given special attention. It is in this part of the aircraft that the differences between the complete sets of the AA and AF airliners are observed.

In configuration AA behind 20, restrooms and technical rooms are located nearby, so the seats of this row either do not recline at all, or their folding function is very limited. In addition, people will constantly walk near the toilets, and sometimes a line of them will form. These places can be called inconvenient.

In configuration AF- the distance from the last row to the bathrooms is slightly increased. In addition, row 20 seats are absolutely indistinguishable from other economy class seats. Although, walking past you will not stop.

Note: If you are not sure which aircraft you will fly, select the last row only if there are no other options.

• Check out the required aircraft configuration on the Aeroflot website;
• Choose good places for yourself, taking into account the above recommendations;
• If you have any difficulties in choosing tickets, seek advice from qualified representatives of the company.