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Ilyushin IL-112

2021 MODERN AIRCRAFT FUTURE FLIGHT

History

Russian industry is developing the Ilyushin IL-112 for the light transport market (especially the military). The design phase of the program was carried out by the well-known Ilyushin company, and its manufacture was led by the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association. The aircraft is currently under development (2017) with an expected first flight date later in 2017 (later than 2011).

The main customer so far has been the Russian Air Force, and the IL-112 will replace the outdated Antonov An-26 family of transport aircraft.

The IL-112 takes many of the proven qualities of existing light transports for short-field/rough-field operations and incorporates them into an advanced modern design. The fuselage is rounded and slim with a multi-window cockpit for excellent visibility from the cockpit (and any engine mounts). The engine nacelles are suspended from each wing, and the main aircraft itself is shoulder mounted to improve the inherent lift mass.

The tail is mainly T-shaped tail, and the tail is installed at a high place. The raised tail also allows unobstructed access to the cargo compartment within the fuselage of the aircraft. The landing gear is all-wheeled and retractable and designed to operate over rough terrain.

Inside, there will be an all-glass cockpit (equipped with no less than six full-color LCD displays to provide the crew with detailed mission and performance information) and a fully digital avionics suite (Kupol-3, with The new IL-76MD-90A transport aircraft of the Russian Air Force). The systems and subsystems will support operation in all-weather, daytime and low-light/nighttime environments, while being able to operate in extreme cold weather regions.

According to the final design, the aircraft will have a crew of two, an overall length of 79.2 feet, a wingspan of 90.6 feet, and a height of 29.1 feet. It has a reported maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 46,300 pounds.

Power will come from 2 Klimov TV7-117ST turboprop engines, each producing 3,500 hp and driving a six-bladed propeller unit. Estimated performance specs include a cruise speed of up to 270 knots, a range of up to 1,500 miles (3.5 tons loaded) and a service ceiling of up to 25,000 feet.

The required runway length will be 1,200 meters, which demonstrates excellent short-field suitability.

The standard production model will be called "IL-112V", while the light transport model will be called IL-112VT. The Russian Air Force has committed to procure about seventy new aircraft.