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    SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 BEGINS HIGH ALTITUDE TRIALS

    RIA Oreanda
    Economic News
    September 22, 2009 Tuesday
    Russia

    At Gyumri SSJ100 will undergo a series of tests, assessing takeoff
    and landing performance as well as climb rate characteristics. These
    tests shall demonstrate the capability of the aircraft to sustain safe
    take off and landing, including missed approach in such complicated
    natural conditions.

    Besides, this test series is aimed at evaluation of main aircraft
    systems performance, while main focus will be on engine and auxiliary
    power unit operation.

    Located at high altitudes (5000 ft/1524m), international Shirak
    Airport serves Gyumri the second largest city of Armenia . Built in
    1961, it has been upgraded in 2007 to meet ICAO First Class Airport
    requirements. It is peculiar for being clutched in the surrounding
    mountains and, hence, available for takeoff and landing only from
    the south. Its runway is 3220 m long, 45 m wide.
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