UZGA TVRS-44

The UZGA TVRS‑44 is a twin‑engine, turboprop transport aircraft developed by the Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UZGA) in the early 1990s. Conceived as a successor to the aging An‑26 series, the TVRS‑44 first flew on 12 July 1994 and entered limited service with regional carriers and government operators by 1997. Its design combines a high‑mounted, all‑metal wing with a spacious, pressurised cargo hold capable of carrying up to 9 000 kg of payload or up to 48 passengers in a commuter layout. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engines, the aircraft delivers a maximum cruise speed of 540 km/h and a range of 4 200 km, allowing operations from short, unpaved strips while maintaining low fuel consumption. Advanced avionics, including an integrated glass cockpit and GPS‑based navigation, give the TVRS‑44 superior situational awareness and reduced crew workload. The aircraft’s robust construction and versatile interior have made it popular for humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and remote‑area transport in Siberia and the Russian Far East. As UZGA’s most successful post‑Soviet export, the TVRS‑44 demonstrates the firm’s ability to blend legacy reliability with modern efficiency, securing its place in contemporary civil aviation.