Ilyushin Il-18
Military
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The Il-18 turboprop airliner of 1957 represented a leap in Soviet civilian and military transport technology. Its nine-crew layout accommodated comprehensive flight deck and attendant staff, while four turboprop engines and 37.4-metre span enabled substantial payload capacity. The 6500-kilometre range and 675 km/h speed marked significant advancement in intercontinental capability.
Specifications
- Role
- Turboprop airliner and reconnaissance aircraft
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 9
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1957
- Length
- 35.9 m
- Wingspan
- 37.4 m
- Max speed
- 675 km/h
- Range
- 6,500 km