Antonov An-218
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Aircraft design and manufacturing |
The Antonov An-218 represented a concept developed by the Antonov Design Bureau for a widebody passenger aircraft. Featuring two engines, the design aimed to accommodate around 350 travelers.
The initial flight was planned for 1994; however, due to challenging economic circumstances, the initiative was ultimately terminated. Only a full-scale wooden mock-up of the An-218 was constructed before it was dismantled.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
History
Work on the project commenced in 1991.[1] The aircraft was unveiled at the 1991 Paris Air Show.[2] In September of that year, Jornal do Brasil noted that the maiden flight was targeted for 1994 but cautioned that "economic changes in the Soviet Union could alter the initial plans". The report also indicated that the aircraft would seat between 300 and 350 passengers and be equipped with Russian Progress D-18T engines, with potential options for Western powerplants.[3] By 1993, as manufacturing was on the verge of starting, the project was put on hold.[4] According to Janes All The World's Aircraft 1995-96, although the first flight had been rescheduled for 1996, development efforts were deferred.[2]
Specifications (An-218-100, as originally designed)
See also
References
- ↑ S. Чайник, Eugene (13 April 2011). "новости тРАНСПОРТА | Авиация" [Transport policy | Aviation]. Транспорт (in русский). Vol. 15, no. 651. pp. 10–11. Retrieved 14 April 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Taylor, John W. R. (1995). Janes All The World’s Aircraft 1995-96. p. 443. Retrieved 14 April 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Aero News". Jornal do Brasil (in português). No. 161. Rio de Janeiro. 16 September 1991. p. 15. Retrieved 14 April 2025 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Venckunas, Valius (31 December 2020). "Post-Soviet wide-body Neverland. Part 1: Twinjets". AeroTime. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
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