Aircraft Type
Tupolev Tu-204 “Russian 757”
The Tupolev Tu-204 is a Russian-designed narrow-body commercial jet airliner that serves as a modern replacement for older Soviet-era aircraft, competing with Western designs like the Boeing 757 in medium-haul passenger and cargo operations.
Representing Russia's domestic aerospace industry's capability to produce competitive modern commercial passenger jets during the post-Soviet era
The Tu-204 was one of the first Russian commercial aircraft designed to meet international noise and environmental standards, signaling a significant technological leap for Soviet/Russian aviation design
Cabin Environment
How the Tupolev Tu-204 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
46.2 m
Length
42 m
Wingspan
11.4 m
Height
Performance
5,920 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Aviadvigatel PS-90A turbofan
Engines
Tupolev Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 757-200
✓Lower noise level (74 dB vs higher noise levels of Boeing 757)
✗More established global fleet and wider operational experience
vs. Airbus A321
✓Slightly longer range (5920 km vs typical A321 range of around 5500 km)
✗Less widespread international adoption and support infrastructure
vs. Ilyushin Il-86
✓More modern design and improved fuel efficiency
✗Smaller passenger capacity compared to some Il-86 variants