Rendezvous From New Zealand, joined May 2001, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (12 years 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 975 times:
Lots of people seem to think the Russian aircraft aren't very good - they are. They are a LOT cheaper than Boeing/Airbus and the offer the modernities such as FBW as well.
Reggaebird From Jamaica, joined Nov 1999, 1169 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (12 years 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 947 times:
Hi All,
Within the aviation world, Russian planes are known for their durability, ruggedness and utility. They are also known for their poor build quality, inefficient engines and thus their unreliability.
B767-400er From Hong Kong, joined Apr 2000, 290 posts, RR: 1 Reply 7, posted (12 years 2 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 946 times:
According to some websites regrading Russian aircrafts, I also understand that the TU-204 is Fly-by-wire, a sophicated LCD cockpit, and a "ramshorn" type control (ie concorde).
BTW, anybody how much one of these birds cost? If I win the next lottory, I'll get one.
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