NAGOYA, Japan - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp has begun full-scale testing of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) toward its first flight scheduled in the second quarter this year.
Mitsubishi Aircraft performed the first engine run for the starboard side engine of MRJ's first flight test aircraft at the apron of the Nagoya Airport (Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture) on January 13, 2015. The first engine run verified the total operations of the aircraft's various systems including hydraulic, fuel, air conditioning, electric systems and power system such as engines.
The company also performed the wing up-bending test on the static strength test aircraft at the strength test station adjacent to Komaki South Plant of MHI's Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works (Nishikasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture) on December 25, 2014. The static strength test is one of the airframe tests to inspect that the aircraft meets safety standards in strength. During the testing, the maximum load that the aircraft is expected to experience while flying was applied to the wing of the static strength test aircraft, which was calculated from simulation of all flight conditions. The wing up-bending test produced anticipated results.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and its Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp subsidiary rolled out the MRJ last October at the Komaki Minami Plant of MHI's Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works. First flight of the MRJ is scheduled for the second quarter of 2015. Initial deliveries are planned for the second quarter of 2017.
The aircraft that was rolled out is an MRJ90 model. The MRJ series currently comprises two basic models: the 78-passenger MRJ70 and the 92-passenger MRJ90. Extended-range and long-range versions of each basic model are also planned. The MRJ family is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1200G geared turbofan engines. Mitsubishi is also considering development of a stretched, 100-passenger MRJ version, called the MRJ100X, but has not yet committed to such a model. Mitsubishi has secured 191 firm orders, 160 options, and 24 purchase rights for the MRJ.
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