Russia Considers Redundant Jetliners for Anti-Sub Role
Russia’s naval aviation is looking at the cheap-to-acquire Tu-204 and Tu-214 to supplant its elderly Tu-142s and Il-38s on maritime patrol duties.
A number of special-mission Tu-204s and Tu-214s are already in service with Russian government agencies. This command post Tu-214 is operated by the Presidential Air Detachment. (photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
A number of special-mission Tu-204s and Tu-214s are already in service with Russian government agencies. This command post Tu-214 is operated by the Presidential Air Detachment. (photo: Vladimir Karnozov)