Russia’s Import-Free MC-21 Faces Weight Issues
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The import-free variant of Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody airliner cannot operate at its designed range following the installation of heavier locally made components. Denis Manturov, Russia’s deputy prime minister, confirmed the shortcoming in an interview with Russian daily Vedomosti on Sept. 10...
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