MS-21 Closes Efficiency Gap with Boeing 737 MAX Without Winglets

The MS-21 aircraft is on track to match the efficiency of the Boeing 737 MAX, but without its signature feature, winglets. According to aviation expert Roman Gusarov, the MS-21's aerodynamic qualities will be improved through various means, including reducing weight and equipment modernization.

Gusarov emphasized that the MS-21 is not a finished project after certification, but rather a platform for ongoing improvements. The aircraft's wings are a key factor in its range of 3840 kilometers, although aviation expert and blogger SkyExpert disputed this claim.

The Aeroflot group has ordered 200 MS-21-310s by 2030, with the first batch already scheduled to arrive.