State enterprise “Antonov” held the test tires of the development of Aircraft Tyres Limited Dunlop aircraft “Ruslan” and “Mriya”.
On it informs a press-service of the enterprise.
“At the flight research base of Antonov company were made test flights of An-124-100M-150 with new tyres the development of the British company Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited, which is planned to equip the Park “Ruslan” and An-225 “Mriya” airline “Antonov Airlines”, – stated in the message.
The test program consisted of flight takeoff weight of the aircraft 340 tons, 360 tons and 402 tons in various limits antiromani. It performs takeoffs and landings within the expected operating conditions. It is noted that the tests confirmed the high quality British tyres.
“We have a good cooperation experience with the company Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, which is the world’s only specialized manufacturer of aircraft tires, according to the program of regional jet aircraft An-148/An-158. Our collaboration on equipment “Ruslan” the new tire also started successfully, as evidenced by the results of tests of the plane with the new tires. The list of benefits of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres include the fact that it is certified according to European EASA standards and has a reasonable price,” – said the President aviakontserna Oleksandr Kotsyuba.
Recall that Antonov has terminated its partnership with Russian companies. Because of this, 2016 will not be released any aircraft Academy series in the absence of a number of component parts.
On the incomplete aircraft, the company will try to replace all of the Russian components for components from other manufacturers.
