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Sukhoi Superjet 100 begins high altitude trials
Gyumri, Armenia - This test series is aimed at evaluation of main aircraft systems performance
"Yesterday at 2:55pm Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN95003 landed at Shirak Airport, Gyumri, Armenia. At Gyumri SSJ-100 will undergo a series of tests, assessing takeoff and landing performance as well as climb rate characteristics. Rarefied air at high altitude naturally degrades engine performance, therefore these tests shall demonstrate the capability of the aircraft to sustain safe take off and landing,...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency