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China's Improved Commercial Aircraft ARJ21-700 Flies to Changsha for High Temperature and Humidity Test
2013-07-26 12:14:25 A A A
On July 24, the plane ARJ21-700 produced by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China flied to Changsha for high temperature and humidity test, which mainly checked on its power plant, environmental control ability and hydraulic systems. In the near future, domestically developed aircrafts can be seen flying in the sky and Hunan is expected to become a production base for civil aircraft landing gears.
Having the capacity of 90 passengers, ARJ21-700 took 55 passengers, who were all workers, during this fly. They experienced the pilot fly under the condition of no air conditioners and rapid cooling air conditioners. After a one-hour flight, the aircraft returned to the Datuo Airport in Changsha safely.
It is learned that this pilot flight was supposed to be conducted on the ground with 40℃ temperature and 45% humidity. According to the statistics from the China Meteorological Administration, the weather in Changsha is suitable for the test fly this week. After this fly, ARJ21-700 is scheduled to have its tests in extreme weathers like highly cold, plateau climate, and natural frozen condition. The success in these test flies are expected to get the plane approved by the department on civil aviation to fly between medium and small cities.
