Another Il-114-300 test flight announced

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On December 26, 2022, another test flight is to be carried out with the Ilyushin Il-114-300 model. The second pre-series model should then rise into the air. This was manufactured in Luchowizy, where series production of the new version of the turboprop is planned.

Since Crash of an Il-112, which occurred in the previous year no Il-114-300 test flights carried out. The background is that the same engine is used. The UAC was actually aiming for approval for 2022. Due to the delays, this has become a long way off. The Russian government assumes that at least 70 units can be delivered from 2024. Because of the Western sanctions, the program is to be "accelerated".

Illyushin Il 114-300 (Photo: Rostec).
Illyushin Il 114-300 (Photo: Rostec).
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