The mass of the first prototype IL-112В transport aircraft was reduced by a ton
The designers of Ilyushin reduced the weight of the first prototype of the Il-112В transport aircraft by one ton due to the use of new materials and modified equipment. Work on reducing weight is carried out at the VASO manufacturing plant in consultation with the Ministry of Defense. After completion, the aircraft will return to flight tests.
- said in a statement.
Earlier in Ilyushin it was reported that during the refinement, in agreement with the Ministry of Defense, the mass of the light transport aircraft Il-112В will be reduced by 2 tons. For this purpose, some units are being replaced on the aircraft and minor changes are made to the internal structure of the aircraft. In particular, the ramp and the doors of the cargo hatch are being replaced, work is underway to reduce the composition of the navigator's workplace, etc. At the same time, work is carried out immediately on all four aircraft.
Light military transport turboprop aircraft Il-112V is created for replacement in the transport aviation An-26 and An-24 aircraft, whose resource will soon be exhausted. The aircraft is the first developed from scratch in Russia, work has been ongoing since 2014. Designed for transportation of military personnel, military equipment, various types of weapons and other goods. The carrying capacity is 5 tons, the flight range is 5 thousand km, the aircraft is able to land and take off from unpaved airfields.
The first flight of the aircraft made 30 March this year.
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