Tu-204

[EHM-1388 Tiberiu]

I was just thinking about the Tu-204 myself... but wouldn't they be better suited for cargo operations? I mean I know there really are a few flying cargo.
But it's great to have them in our fleet, I can't wait to get my hands on it... when will it be ready?

[EHM-0588 Paul]

The Tu-204 is a class 6 aircraft and we now have the A310-200F freighter for the Eurocargo class 6.
The A310 is a widebody aircraft so it is more suited for wide shaped cargo.

[EHM-0933 Richard]

I think it looks great! Very interesting!!!

Cheers
Rich

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Yes, it is used at some airlines as a cargo plane. But after it got the new Rolls Royce engines, it became a real competitor to the B752 and A321 middle range jets.

I just did not want to use another Boeing or another Airbus in the fleet. Although, if the 7E7 was available, there would not be a question. Release date is unknown, I hope it will be ready within 1-2 weeks.

[EHM-1388 Tiberiu]

Robert, I know you already have a lot on your hands, and I wouldn't want to increase you work load, but do you have any plans of painting the rest of our fleet for Project AI models?

[EHM-1034 Kris]

Does anybody know some good models for the TU-204, coz I only got a model for AI (which seems a bit (<-understatement) unflyable). But for AI-purposes it is great.


- OOPS. It seems that I didn't read the thread about the TU-204 before I posted this message.

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Of course I have plans to make all planes for ProjectAI models. But now the priority is 1 for EuroBusiness.

I posted the brand new TU204 repaints on the announcement section. Since you cannot reply there, it is a good place to post your feedback. And it is really appreciated

About the model, it is made by Robert Versluys. I tested it many times and I like it very much. He copied the dynamics from a B752, so this plane is very handly. I modified the fuel and passenger load parameters and the plane become so "empty" that it can take-off even with half thrust from Meigs-Field, where a similar size jet would sunk. It is finely manouverable like a fighter plane. The only disadantage maybe is the too strong engine, so at landings you need to apply airbrakes more than at a usual plane.

[EHM-0933 Richard]

Sounds great!

Keep up the good work Roberto!
Rich

[EHM-0641 Rico]

Originally posted by SirRoberto
..........He copied the dynamics from a B752, .........

So basicly I would be flying an B752 with another skin ..??

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

which flies like a fighter jet?

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Yes the plane is very close to B752 in shape, size and flight characteristics to the TU204. The TU204 have the same Rolls Royce RB211 engines too. I guess that is why the modeler choosen the B752 dynamics as base.

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

does the 757 manouver like a fighter jet?

[EHM-0933 Richard]

Put simply, no. Sorry

Cheers
Rich