The estimated cost of the newest Russian passenger aircraft MS-21 will be 3 billion rubles. It was stated DEA News resource in government agencies.
The source noted that the cost of the aircraft was twice as cheap as a similar Boeing.
“The cost of the new MS-21 will be about 3 billion rubles, a similar Boeing will cost 5-6 billion rubles,” he said.
Other details of the MS-21 passenger plane project have not yet been given.
MS-21 is a new generation domestic medium-range passenger aircraft with a capacity of 163 to 211 passengers.
Formerly Rostec declarationDelivery of the first MS-21 aircraft with Russian engines is scheduled for 2024.
Also expert Roman Gusarov aforementionedTo abandon Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Russia needs more than 600 MS-21s.