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Ilyushin Il-112

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Ilyushin Aviation Complex (JSC IL)
Company typeJoint-stock company
IndustryAerospace, Defense
Founded1933
Headquarters
Moscow
,
Russia
ProductsMilitary transport aircraft (Il-112, Il-212)

Overview

The Ilyushin Il-112/Il-212 (Russian: Ил-112) represents a light military transport aircraft with a high-wing design, currently under development by the Ilyushin Aviation Complex (JSC IL). It is intended for the deployment and aerial delivery of military cargo, equipment, and personnel. Production of this model takes place at the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association facility located in Voronezh.[1]Template:Unreliable source?

As of October 2023, insiders within the Russian defense-industrial sector have revealed that the Il-112 program will undergo a redesign and be rebranded as the Ilyushin Il-212.[2] The primary modification will replace the turboprop engines with turbofan propulsion systems.[3]

Development

File:Maquette Ilyushin Il-112.jpg
Model of Il-112V displayed at the 2009 MAKS

The Il-112 initiative commenced in 1994, targeting both civilian and military applications, including a 40-seat passenger aircraft and cargo variants featuring a rear loading ramp intended to succeed the Antonov An-26.[4] The project was unveiled at the 1995 Paris Air Show, where a scale model was presented.[5] The military transport variant, designated Il-112V, competed in a Russian Ministry of Defence contest aimed at replacing the Antonov An-26, Yakovlev Yak-40, and Let L-410 within Russian forces, contending against proposals from Sukhoi (Su-80) and Mikoyan (MiG-110).[6][7] Official full-scale development of the Il-112 was authorized on 8 April 2003, with entry into service anticipated by 2008. The aircraft was specified to transport 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) over 3,000 km (1,600 nmi; 1,900 mi).[5] Forecasts in 2004 projected potential orders totaling 120 units for the Russian military alongside an equal number of civil sales.[7]

By May 2010, following exhaustion of allocated development funds and absence of a prototype, the Russian Defence Ministry terminated the development contract,[5] subsequently opting in May 2011 to acquire seven Antonov An-140T cargo planes[8] manufactured by Aviakor in Samara.

During a meeting of the Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation held in India on October 16, 2012, Dmitry Rogozin expressed Russia’s intention to propose Indian collaboration in producing the Il-112. He noted that technical documentation is being prepared by Ilyushin Design Bureau and that India would be invited to participate among other projects.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]

In January 2013, it was revealed that late December saw the Russian Air Force’s Main Commander submit a proposal to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu advocating for the revival of the Il-112 program.[9] By June 24, 2013, reports indicated that the Il-112 was under consideration as an export replacement for both the Antonov An-26 and Antonov An-32.[10] Shortly thereafter on June 26, Ilyushin Design Bureau requested JSC Klimov to develop a new turboprop engine for the aircraft.[11] In August that year, Ilyushin’s chief designer Viktor Livanov confirmed that work on the aircraft had resumed, citing statements from First Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov.[12] A fresh contract was inked by Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu on November 14, 2014. Flight testing was targeted for commencement in 2017 with production slated for 2019. Notably, performance specifications were significantly scaled down; now requiring a payload capacity of 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) over 1,200 km (650 nmi; 750 mi).[5]

On August 10, 2015, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that production-standard Ilyushin Il-112V transport aircraft would begin assembly at Voronezh Aircraft Production Plant (VASO) during the first half of 2017.[13] Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov indicated that the aircraft’s maiden flight was also scheduled for 2017.[14] On November 2, 2015, UAC president Yuri Slyusar confirmed that the Il-112V’s first flight was planned for July 2017.[15]

On June 20, 2016, Andrey Kapustin, managing director at Aviastar-SP located in Ulyanovsk, announced plans to manufacture components for the second experimental Il-112 prototype by year-end. Subsequently on November 11, Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) revealed development of a new onboard defense system (ODS) tailored for the Il-112V. This system is derived from the President-S ODS designed to shield aircraft from anti-aircraft missiles and artillery fire and is currently installed on rotary-wing platforms such as "Ka"-52, Mil Mi-28, and Mil Mi-26.[16]

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin reiterated on February 3, 2017, that the developmental Il-112 aircraft’s inaugural flight was anticipated around mid-year.[17] However, on June 20, Ilyushin’s Chief Designer Nikolai Talikov indicated that this first flight would likely be postponed until early 2018.[18]

The initial prototype of the IL-112V was unveiled on January 18, 2018 at Voronezh Joint Stock Aircraft Manufacturing Company (VASO). It is powered by two upgraded Klimov TV7-117ST turboprop engines delivering approximately 2,610 kW (3,500 hp) each and driving six-bladed AV‑112 constant-speed reversible pitch propellers. The airframe features a monolithic wing structure measuring a wingspan of about 27.6 meters. The aircraft itself measures roughly 25.15 meters in length with an overall height near to 8.89 meters.[19]

In collaboration with Ilyushin, St. Petersburg-based unmanned aerial systems developer Kronstadt Group has been working on an autonomous aircraft demonstrator derived from the Il‑112 platform. Kronstadt emerged following Transas Group's bankruptcy and is known for developing medium-sized UAVs like the Orion unveiled at MAKS air show in July of 2017.[20]

In July of 2023 reports from RIA Novosti indicated significant modifications to the original turboprop Il‑112 design.[21] The revised strategy involves Ilyushin developing a turbofan-powered variant named Ilyushin Il‑212 based on its predecessor’s fuselage structure along with onboard systems and avionics retained from the Il‑112. This new model will be equipped with Russian-produced PD‑8 engines—a derivative of Aviadvigatel's PD‑14—and feature upgraded landing gear alongside revamped fuel and hydraulic systems.[22] As of July 2025 official communications forecast certification approval for PD‑8 engines before year-end,[23] with four production units expected by end of that year and initial deliveries directed toward the "SJ–100" program by spring 2026; engine output is planned to increase eventually to approximately thirty units annually.[23]

Design

This aircraft was engineered to function effectively in challenging weather conditions and aims to comply fully with the latest ICAO standards for noise and emissions.

While the Il-112 shares comparable dimensions and weight characteristics with the An-26 it is set to replace, it features a significantly wider cabin cross-section. This design enhancement enables it to transport 44 armed personnel, an increase from the An-26's capacity of 38. The Il-112 benefits from engines with a 38 percent improvement in specific fuel consumption, resulting in a ferry range that is twice as long, reaching 5,200 km (2,808 nm). Additionally, advancements in avionics and onboard systems have reduced the required crew size from six members to just two.

The Il-112V incorporates advanced avionics by integrating all system equipment into a unified onboard complex. Information regarding flight data and aircraft system operations is presented across six LCD displays within a digital cockpit.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]

Operational history

The initial Il-112V prototype was unveiled on 27 November 2018, marking the start of its performance and flight handling evaluations.[24] By late December 2018, taxi tests had commenced.[25]

Its maiden flight took place on 30 March 2019,[26] followed by a temporary grounding for weight reduction modifications. The initial prototype underwent an 800 kg (1,800 lb) weight decrease, while the second and third prototypes are projected to be lightened by an additional 2,000 kg (4,400 lb).[27] Further delays in flight testing occurred due to runway maintenance at VASO’s airfield, with tests resuming only on 30 March 2021.[28]

In October 2020, the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, announced plans for delivery of two flying prototypes to the Defense Ministry within 2021 and anticipated serial production models entering service with the Russian Aerospace Forces by 2023.[29] However, these expectations were unmet due to the crash of the first flying prototype and incomplete assembly of the second.

Il-212

During the Summer of 2023, at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, it was declared that the project would advance under the designation Il-212. The redesigned aircraft will replace the turboprop Klimov TV7-117S engines with turbofan PD-8 engines, which are a downgraded version of the Aviadvigatel PD-14. Beyond the engine swap, upgrades will encompass new fuel and hydraulic systems as well as revised landing gear, collectively enhancing the aircraft's payload capacity. The PD-8 engine's certification was initially anticipated in 2023. By mid-2024, the manufacturer adopted a testing approach using a digital twin of the PD-8 to minimize physical engine tests and expedite certification. The first PD-8 engines intended for flight testing on SSJ-100 aircraft were delivered on February 11, 2025.

Accidents and incidents

On August 17, 2021, the sole flying Il-112V prototype (RF-41400) experienced an engine fire in its right powerplant and crashed near Kubinka Airfield. Tragically, all three crew members perished, including test pilots Nikolai Kuimov, a Hero of the Russian Federation, and Dmitry Komarov, an Honored Test Pilot.

Variants

Il-112V
Designed as a military model (project terminated)
Il-112T
Developed for civilian use (project terminated)
Il-212
A modernized version featuring PD-8 turbofan engines, enhanced landing gear, along with upgraded fuel and hydraulic systems.

Specifications

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See also

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References

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