Antonov An-218

[flateric]

Looking for any pictorial info on this unbuilt airliner. Thanks in advance.

 

[boxkite]

Flateric,

I can just refer to Alex Panchenko's model of the An-218 (www.ussr-airspace.com).

 

[Apophenia]

http://ram-home.com/ram-old/an-218.html
http://ram-home.com/ram-old/an-218-aviahistory.gif

 

[flateric]

An-218 full-scale mockup appears at the backstage of these Kirill 'Guevara' series of An-70 vertical tail pictures.
http://kirill-guevara.livejournal.com/53052.html#cutid1
Timeframe of pictures is 2001-2004, mockup was destroyed in early or mid of 2006.

 

[flateric]

Exhibition placard

 

[Triton]

Antonov An-218

Type: Twin-turbofan passenger transport.

Program: Announced at 1991 Paris Air Show; mockup contstructed; first flight originally scheduled for 1996, but development now deferred.

Current versions

An-218-100: Basic version described in detail below.

An-218-200: Extended range; two D-18TR (modified D-18TM), each 275 kN (61,820 lb st), or PW4060, CF6-80CB6, or RB211-524H4 engines; additional fuel tanks in cargo compartments; enhanced cabin comfort for 220 passengers; range 5,720 n miles (10,600 km; 6,585 miles).

An-218-300: Long-range version; fuselage shortened by 11.50 m (37 ft 8.75 in) by removal of plugs; additional fuel in cargo compartments; 195 passengers; range 6,045 n miles (11,200 km; 6,960 miles).

An-218-400: Under study; fuselage lengthened; 400 passengers; range 5,935 to 6,745 n miles (11,000 to 12,000 km; 6,835 to 7,455 miles).

Design features: In general class of very similar Airbus A330, but slightly smaller and lighter in weight, with less fuel. Certification to ICAO Cat. IIIa standards intended.

Power plant: Two ZMKB Progress D-18TM turbofans, each 250-275 kN (56,200-61,820 lb st), in underwing pods.

Accomodation: Two pilots on modern flight deck with electronic displays; three basic cabin configurations: (1) 292 passengers: 18 first class six-abreast at 102 cm (40 in) pitch, 64 business class at 87 cm (34.25 in) pitch, and 210 economy class at 81 cm (32 in) pitch. (2) 350 passengers seven/eight abreast, all economy class. (3) 400 passengers seven/nine abreast at 75 cm (29.5 in) pitch. 24 freight/baggage containers in underfloor compartments. Four cabin doors on port side; service doors opposite.

Dimensions external
Wing span: 50.00 m (164 ft 0.5 in)
Length overall: 59.79 m (196 ft 2 in)
Height overall: 15.70 m (51 ft 6 in)

Dimensions internal
Cargo compartment volume front: 81.0 cu m (2,860 cu ft)

Cargo compartment volume rear: 57.5 cu m (2,030 cu ft)
Baggage compartment volume for outsize cargoes: 42.0 cu m (1,483 cu ft)

Weights and loadings
Max payload: 42,000 kg (92.600 lb)

Performance (estimated)
Nominal cruising speed at 10,600-11,600 m (34,775-38,000 ft): 458-470 kts (850-870 km/h; 528-540 mph)
Required runway length at 30 degrees C: 2,900 m (9,500 ft)
Range with reserves and 350 passengers: 3,400-4,045 n miles (6,300-7,500 km; 3,915-4,660 miles)
Range with reserves and 292 passengers: 3,885-4,585 n miles (7,200-8,500 km; 4,475-5,280 miles)
Fuel efficiency: 18 g/passenger-km

Source: Jackson, Paul ed. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1995-96 Jane's Information Group Ltd 1995 p. 443.

 

[Triton]

Large poster calendar featuring an artist's concept of the Antonov An-218 issued for 1992.

Artist's concept of Antonov An-218.

Sources:
http://www.ussr-airspace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28_46&products_id=782
http://ram-home.com/ram-old/an-218.html

 

[Triton]

Model of Antonov An-218 circa 1994.

Source: "Commercial Airliners Directory" Flight International October 26-November 4, 1994 p. 43.
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1994/1994%20-%202610.html

 

[T-50]

Ill hope some one has good photos of the full size mockup of the An-218

 

[flying-finn]

This are from my stuff about An-218:

 

[flying-finn]

Ill hope some one has good photos of the full size mockup of the An-218

You're right! I have a couple. But they are still confidential...

 

[foiling]

I have two general arrangements: one is from Gunston's "Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft", and the other is from Jane's 1993 -1994. I hope they are of some value to you. It's an attractive-looking aircraft.

 

[Cy-27]

Please find below a 1991 company brochure on the Antonov An-218.

 

[Triton]

Model of Antonov An-218

Source:
http://alternathistory.org.ua/proekt-shirokofyuzelyazhnogo-srednemagistralnogo-passazhirskogo-samoleta-218-ukraina

 

[Cy-27]

There is a piece on the An-218 (in Russian) at http://civilavia.info/?page_id=3516 it includes a photo of a mock-up similar to the one in my files from an unknown source.

 

[fightingirish]

The model of the project Antonov An-218 in the Antonov Museum in Sviatoshyn.

https://flic.kr/p/2irUDda

 

[Antonio]

And what's the identity of the tri-jet model?

 

[fightingirish]

And what's the identity of the tri-jet model?

Antonov An-318

 

[fightingirish]

The Antonov An-218 was a Ukrainian widebody passenger jet project that aimed to challenge the Airbus-Boeing duopoly in the early 1990s. Designed as a twin-engine aircraft for medium-range flights, it was intended to compete with models like the Airbus A330.
However, the timing was unfortunate. As the Soviet Union collapsed, Ukraine faced political and economic instability, making large-scale aviation projects difficult to fund and execute. Petro Balabujew, head of Antonov’s design bureau, was determined to keep his team active despite the challenges, believing that engineers needed continuous work to stay sharp.
Despite its promising design, the An-218 never progressed beyond the concept stage due to financial constraints and lack of industry support. It remains an intriguing "what-if" in aviation history.

Source (German, and behind a Paywall):
https://www.flugrevue.de/zivil/airb...ow-einen-grossraum-passagierjet-bauen-wollte/