21st Congress of International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Melbourne, Australia, 13-18 September, 1998
Paper ICAS-98-4.10.4

N2130: A NEW REGIONAL AIRLINER FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY

Habibie I. A, Wahono A. R.
ITPN, Indonesia

Keywords: n2130, new regional airliner, 21 st century

Forecast of air traffic growth indicates a requirement for a means of transport capable of providing optimum regional service. In the past, major aircraft manufacturers many times offered a shortened derivative of their design to meet this requirement which tends to unnecessarily increase the operating cost. IPTN is directing the N2130 to be an optimal solution for the future requirement of a 'true' 100 seats regional class airliner. The N2130 is incorporating some new technologies in order to achieve an optimal solution, delivering low ownership and operating cost while at the same time alleviating the environmental concerns through the use of an appropriate propulsion system. Within a life span of an aircraft type, which is over roughly 40 years, the development phase is the crucial one: During this period, the program is defined technically and thus most of its operating cost determined. This paper will discuss some of the design consideration and the technology features, which have been matured during the conceptual and preliminary design phases.

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