D = H*3where D is the distance to the airport (in nautical miles) and H is the current altitude (in thousands feet). This formula is valid for average descend ground speed of approx. 300kts and the descent rate of 1500ft/min (7.5m/s).
Wing span | 51.10 m |
Length | 54.10 m |
Height | 15.50 m |
Wings area | 311.1 m2 |
Empty weight | 93500 kg |
Maximum takeoff weight | 173500 kg |
Engines | 4x Kuznetsov NK-12MV |
Power | 4x 14795 hp |
Maximum speed | 877 km/h |
Cruise speed | 770 km/h |
Maximum range | 8800 km |
Range with max payload | 6200 |
Service ceiling | 12000 m |
Runway length | 3500 m |
Crew | 5 |
Passengers | 65-220 (depending on version) |
Useful load | 25000 kg freight |