The story
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft began the Superjet in 2000 as the first all-new commercial aircraft of post-Soviet Russia. It first flew in May 2008 and entered service with Armenia's Armavia in April 2011. The 87-to-108-seat jet uses SaM146 engines from PowerJet, a joint venture of France's Safran and Russia's NPO Saturn. Since August 2023 it has been sold as the Yakovlev SJ-100, and Yakovlev is developing a version with Russian-made systems and PD-8 engines to replace the Western parts. Most fly with Russian airlines.
Optional 'sabrelet' wingtip extensions become standard on the Russified SJ-100, stretching the span from about 28 m to 29.7 m.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Superjet 100?
A regional twinjet with engines under the wings and a conventional low tail, the layout of an Embraer E-Jet rather than a T-tailed CRJ. Outside Russia it is rare: a jet this size in Aeroflot, Rossiya, Red Wings, Azimuth or Yamal colors is very likely a Superjet.
What does a Superjet 100 sound like?
A smooth, modern turbofan hum.
How many people does the Superjet 100 carry?
Typical configuration: 87 (2-class) to 108 (1-class).
How big is the Superjet 100?
It is 98 ft 3 in long and 91 ft 2 in across the wings.
When did the Superjet 100 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2008.
How many Superjet 100s have been built?
200+ built.
How rare is a Superjet 100 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Superjet 100 catch is worth 25 points.
