Tupolev Tu-124

The short-haul jet that introduced Soviet regional jet transport.

Overview

Tupolev Russia ICAO: T124 1960–1965 $1.5 million (1965)

The Tupolev Tu-124 was a short-haul jet airliner developed in the early 1960s. Based on the larger Tu-104, it was designed for regional routes within the Soviet Union. The aircraft served Aeroflot and other operators.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Soloviev D-20P
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 11,900 lbf · 53 kN
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
56
Crew
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Cabin width
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Cabin height
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Cabin length
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Exterior length
100 ft 4 in  ·  30.58 m
Tail height
26 ft 6 in  ·  8.08 m
Fuselage diameter
9 ft 6 in  ·  2.90 m
Wing span
83 ft 10 in  ·  25.55 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
84,000 lb  ·  38,000 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
13,200 lb  ·  6,000 kg
Fuel capacity
3,500 gal · 13,200 L · 10,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
520 kt  ·  598 mph  ·  963 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
120 kt  ·  138 mph  ·  222 km/h
Range
1,100 nm  ·  1,270 mi  ·  2,040 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
38,400 ft  ·  11,700 m
Rate of climb
2,400 ft/min  ·  12 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Tupolev Tu-124V of Aeroflot

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Operational Context

Tupolev Tu-124 — short-range twinjet airliner

The Tu-124 first flew in 1960 and entered service in 1962. It featured a low-wing configuration with engines mounted in the wing roots. The aircraft was intended to provide jet service on shorter domestic routes.

Powered by two Soloviev D-20 turbofan engines producing approximately 11,000 pounds of thrust (49 kN) each, the Tu-124 cruised at around 430 knots (796 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 85,000 pounds (38,556 kg). Passenger capacity typically ranged from 44 to 56.

The Tu-124 operated primarily within the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. It was later replaced by more advanced regional jets. The aircraft marked an early step in Soviet short-haul jet development.