Photos of SSJ 100 Nose and Rear Production – English Russia

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The Chkalov factory makes nose and rear sections for the Superjet 100, Sukhoi’s entry in the regional jet market, in competition with Embraer and Bombardier. While praised for its design, the Superjet 100 has been late in ramping up production and its future is in jeopardy following a crash during a demonstration in Indonesia on May 9, 2012.

According to the article, the plant has a Lean program in place. Based on the photographs, the manufacturing concept is fixed-station assembly with kitting.

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