Topic title: ICAO code
Example: AN-158-100 and AN-158-100T
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Example: Antonov AN-158-100 by Antonov
Aircraft Category
Choose one: / C /
(Use ICAO wingspan aircraft classification)
Purpose or Role in Game
Regional jet? Cargo hauler
Why should this aircraft be added?
What does it add to the game in terms of gameplay variety, realism, or strategy?
I think that adding this Antonov -manufactured aircraftwill expand the existing lineup in the game and give it a unique toch, as none of the simular games feature this plane
Airlines that use it
List a few major operators (real-world), especially those already in WoA.
Aero Svit, Ocean Airlines, Motor Sich, Cubana Ukranian air Force
Special characteristics or variants
Optional: Unique traits like range, capacity, STOL, or alternate versions (e.g. cargo, military)
AN-158-100 Regional passenger aircraft
- Max payload (t)9,8
- Max. passenger capacity102
- Range (km)2600
Characteristics
The AN-158-100 regional passenger jet, developed on the basis of the AN-148, meets all the modern world requirements, safety and ecological standards. AN-158-100 has 95% commonality with its predecessor, in particular, they have common main systems, engines, equipment in the cockpit, flight control system, procedures of the crews training.
AN-158-100 is intended to carry up to 102 passengers over a distance up to 2600 km. AN-158-100 is powered by D-436-148 engines. The engine equipped with the automatic control and monitoring systems which optimize operation of the engines at all the flight stages, increase their reliability, decrease fuel consumption and direct operating costs.
Modern navigation and radio communication equipment, multifunctional indicators, fly-by-wire system allow operation of the AN-158-100 on any air routes including those ones with intensive air traffic, under VFR and IFR weather conditions, in day and by night. The aircraft is equipped for both manual and automatic control including flights on preprogrammed route. Automatic approach according to the norms of I, II and IIIA (option) ICAO categories, horizontal and vertical navigation, take-off and landing by SID and STAR, automatic monitoring of systems during a flight and automated one on ground with sending information to the crew and technicians are provided.
Owing to high-wing position AN-158-100 can be safety operated from/to wide rate of airfields with different qualities of runways. D-436-148 engines meet all the current ICAO standards on the ecology and noise level.
Due to convenient position of the under−floor cargo compartments it is not necessary to use special ground equipment when loading/unloading the baggage
The level of the AN-158-100 passenger compartment comfort corresponds to that of the modern long-range aircraft.
Modern navigation and radio communication equipment, multifunctional indicators, fly-by-wire system
Passenger compartment
The level of the AN-158-100 passenger compartment comfort corresponds to that of the modern long-range aircraft. In particular it is reached due to rational layout of service premises, ergonomic optimization of common and individual spaces of passenger cabin, use of modern seats, interior design and materials as well as low noise level. The passenger compartment can be equipped with modern entertainment system. Hand luggage, including suitcases meeting the IATA standards, can be accommodated on roomy over-head baggage shelves.
The AN-158-100 means comfort for passengers, sufficient economic advantages for operators, convenience for crew and ecologic safety for environment.
Optional: Links or references
Wikipedia, manufacturer site, aircraft database, etc.
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