A prototype of the new Il-212 light military transport aircraft with PD-8 turbojet engines should appear at the end of 2026, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on March 5, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reports. .
Shoigu held a thematic conference call with the leaders of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Among other things, the issue of creating the Il-212 aircraft, which should replace the old An-26 and An-72, was discussed.
The Minister of Defense noted that the Il-212 will have improved characteristics compared to its predecessors. You will be able to take off and land on unpaved and unequipped runways. In addition, the plane will be able to operate in arctic conditions.
“The United Aircraft Corporation has already begun developing the technical design of the aircraft. The production of a prototype is planned for the end of 2026.”– Shoigu said.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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