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Tupolev Tu-204
The Tupolev Tu-204 is a vip airliner with up to 45 seats and 9,300 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
- Seats
- 45
- Range
- 9,300 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $15,500
About this aircraft
The Tupolev Tu-204 is a twinjet narrowbody airliner also completed for VIP and government roles—long-range transport from the Russian design bureau rather than a Western business-jet type.
VIP examples serve specialized state and corporate missions with airliner-scale cabins; completions vary widely by operator. It rarely appears on Western empty-leg boards and should not be matched like a Gulfstream or Challenger.
Regional VIP airliner category outside typical business-jet charter.
Performance
- Category
- VIP Airliner
- Range
- 9,300 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 2,300 m
- Landing runway
- 1,900 m
- ICAO type
- T204
Cabin
- Seats
- 45
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Width
- 3.60 m
- Length
- 30.18 m
- Cabin area
- 162.4 m²
- Baggage
- 25.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 15,500
- Fuel burn
- 1,100 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 6,600
- Manufacturer
- Tupolev
Best missions
- Tu-204 VIP airliner missions
- Government long-range group transport
- Specialized Tu-204 operations
Sources
- Tupolev Tu-204 overviewWikipedia
- Tupolev companyWikipedia
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FAQ
What is the range of the Tupolev Tu-204?
The Tupolev Tu-204 has a published maximum range of 9,300 km.
How many passengers does the Tupolev Tu-204 seat?
The Tupolev Tu-204 is configured for up to 45 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Tupolev Tu-204?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Tupolev Tu-204 operating cost near USD 15,500 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Tupolev Tu-204 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Tupolev Tu-204 is about 1,100 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Tupolev Tu-204 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Tupolev Tu-204 is about 2,300 m.
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