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Ilyushin Il-114

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Ilyushin Il-114
Company typeAircraft model
IndustryAerospace
PredecessorAntonov An-24
Founded1990
Headquarters
Voronezh
,
Russia
ProductsRegional turboprop airliner
ParentIlyushin design bureau / Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG / United Aircraft Corporation

Overview

The Ilyushin Il-114 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-114) is a twin-engine turboprop airliner developed in Russia, primarily intended for short-haul regional flights. Its maiden flight occurred in 1990, and it was designed as a successor to the Antonov An-24. To date, 20 units of the Il-114 have been manufactured.

Production of the Il-114 was halted temporarily in July 2012, with the final sixth aircraft delivered to Uzbekistan Airlines on 24 May 2013. In 2016, plans were announced to resume manufacturing using exclusively Russian-made components, aiming for a new first flight in 2019 and re-entry into commercial service by 2021. The cessation of production aligned with the Uzbek government's decision to repurpose the Tashkent facility for manufacturing structural parts, consumer goods, and automotive and agricultural components, despite Russian efforts to maintain the Il-114 assembly line. Subsequently, in October 2013, a factory spokesperson indicated that production would recommence once financial issues were resolved and due to interest from a Russian entity.

Production and Development

Initially constructed by the Tashkent Mechanical Plant during the Soviet era, the Il-114's production later resumed at the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association in collaboration with Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG. The aircraft was designed under the Ilyushin design bureau.

The Il-114 made its first commercial appearance with Uzbekistan Airways on 27 August 1998. Although production ceased between 2012 and 2016, it has since restarted and continues presently. The model is currently retired but planned for reintroduction within Russia’s aviation sector.

Operators and Variants

Uzbekistan Airways was the primary operator of the Il-114, with Vyborg Airlines also having utilized the aircraft. The Il-114 served as a basis for further development, leading to the creation of the Ilyushin Il-112.

Visual Documentation

Images include an Il-114 operated by Vyborg Airlines in 2007 and an Il-114-100 displayed at the MAKS Airshow in Moscow during the same year.

Development

In June 1986, the Ilyushin OKB initiated the design of a successor to the Antonov An-24, which was still widely operated by Aeroflot. The Soviet Ministry of the Aviation Industry established specifications for this replacement aircraft, requiring it to transport 60 passengers across a distance of 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) at a cruising speed of 500 kilometres per hour (310 mph). Additionally, it was mandated to consume significantly less fuel than the An-24 while maintaining the capability to operate from poorly equipped airports with unpaved runways.[1][2][3] The development process was anticipated to be straightforward, with the maiden flight scheduled for 1989 and entry into service planned for 1992.[2]

The initial prototype took off for its first flight at Zhukovsky Airfield on 29 March 1990.[4] Technical challenges, including delays related to the TV7-117 engines, alongside organizational and financial difficulties following the breakup of the Soviet Union, hindered progress. The Il-114 was to be manufactured at the Tashkent Aviation Production Association located in what would soon become independent Uzbekistan. The second prototype’s first flight occurred only on 24 December 1991. Tragically, this aircraft crashed on 5 July 1993, resulting in seven fatalities out of nine occupants onboard. This incident led the Russian government to cease funding for the Il-114 project, although development continued through OKB’s own resources.[5][6] Eventually, the Il-114 obtained its airworthiness certification on 26 April 1997.[7]

Production restart

President Putin commissioned an evaluation in 2014 regarding the potential resumption of Ilyushin Il-114 turboprop manufacturing at the Aviakor facility in Samara, southeast of Moscow. The findings were expected by September that year.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Proposed enhancements include modernized engines and avionics, addition of a rear cargo ramp or door, structural reinforcements, and digitization of engineering documentation. There is also interest from China in collaborating on a modernized version of the Il-114.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Sergey Gromov, chief designer at Ilyushin Company, announced plans to create an Il-114 variant equipped with both ski and wheel landing gear tailored for Arctic operations. This development initiative aims to deliver three Il-114 aircraft by 2020 in partnership with Gidromash/Hydromash JSC from Nizhny Novgorod. The model will be designated Il-114-300 and constructed exclusively with Russian-made components. Four configurations are planned: a passenger version expected by 2019; cargo and Arctic variants derived from it; and a Maritime Patrol Aircraft prototype showcased at Army-2015.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) anticipated that in 2015 the Russian government would decide whether to authorize production of a new 50-to-70-seat passenger variant of the Il-114. At Moscow’s MAKS airshow on 26 August 2015, UAC president Yuri Slyusar expressed support for manufacturing the Il-114-300 but awaited official Kremlin approval.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In December 2016, President Vladimir Putin announced that production would commence at the Nizhny Novgorod Sokol plant between 2019 and 2020. The state budget was projected to allocate nearly 56 billion rubles toward constructing approximately 100 Il-114 units through 2025.Template:Fix/category[citation needed] However, during the Paris Air Show in June 2017, UAC president Yury Slusar revealed that production would shift to the MiG facility at Lukhovitsy, near Moscow. This plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 12–18 Il-114 regional aircraft to meet demand from Russian airlines requiring around 60–80 turboprops with seating for 50–60 passengers over the next decade or more.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

At that same Paris Air Show, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Ilyushin Joint Stock Co., whereby P&WC agreed to supply two PW127H engines for restarting the Il-114-100 turboprop regional aircraft program.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Derived from the Il-114 airliner, the Il-112V is being developed as Russia’s replacement for its aging Antonov An-26 fleet under the designation LVTS (Lightweight Military Transport Aircraft). Initially slated for its maiden flight in summer 2017 according to UAC president Yuri Slyusar, this timeline was later postponed.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name On 9 November 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin reaffirmed that production of the Il-114 would take place at Nizhny Novgorod’s Sokol plant.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In July 2017, United Aircraft Corporation signed a letter of intent with State Transport Leasing Co. for an order of 50 Il-114-300 aircraft. While delivery timelines were not disclosed, both parties aimed to finalize a preliminary agreement covering terms before year-end.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Also in 2017, Kremlin funding totaling ₽9.6 billion (approximately $153 million) supported development of the Il-114-300. Over three years starting in 2018, UAC planned additional investments amounting to ₽403 million (about $6 million).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Starting February 2020, an existing Il-114 underwent modifications aligning it with Il-114-300 standards using fully domestic components and up-to-date technology. This updated model is designed to accommodate 68 passengers and achieve a range of roughly 2000 km.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

On 28 November 2020, ground tests commenced on the refurbished Il-114 at an undisclosed Moscow-area airfield.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]

The updated aircraft completed its inaugural flight on 16 December 2020 departing from Zhukovsky Airfield. It featured Klimov TV7-117ST-01 engines coupled with Aerosila AV-112-114 propellers delivering enhanced takeoff power rated at 3,100 hp (2,300 kW).Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Additional upgrades included installation of an Aerosila TA-14-114 auxiliary power unit and integration of TsPNK-114M digital avionics developed by Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies.[8] A subsequent test flight occurred on 19 January 2021.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In June 2022, facing intensified Western sanctions, Russia’s government unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at revitalizing its commercial aircraft sector. The objective is for domestically produced planes to constitute over 80% of Russia’s commercial fleet by 2030. As part of these efforts, production targets include manufacturing approximately seventy Il-114-300 units by decade’s end.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Delays in Engine Development
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Il-114-300 prototype equipped with Klimov TV7-117ST-01 engines

Flight testing was suspended in 2021 following the crash of an Ilyushin Il-112 prototype on 17 August 2021 near Kubinka, which was powered by the identical TV7-117 engines.[9][10][11][12] The investigation, carried out by the Interstate Aviation Committee and Minpromtorg, identified technical faults in the starboard TV7-117ST engine as the crash's cause.[13] Other platforms using this engine model, including the Mil Mi-38, were temporarily grounded as a precaution. Consequently, the prototype was withdrawn from participation in the "Army-2021" international military technical forum.[14]

By January 2023, the Federal Air Transport Agency had granted type certification for the TV7-117ST-01 engine, following resolution of prior design challenges.[15][16][17][18]

Flight testing and certification

Flight trials recommenced at Tretyakovo in March 2024. The inaugural flight of the newly constructed OP-2 prototype took place on 31 March 2024, with test pilots Sergei Sukhar, Igor Zinov, and Oleg Gryazev at the controls. Throughout 2024, the certification process was scheduled to proceed with ongoing test flights.

In March 2025, the second newly assembled Il-114-300 OP-3, composed entirely of Russian-made components, conducted its maiden flight from Tretyakovo. This aircraft joined the flight test program alongside the previously built OP-2 prototype and the modified OP-1. By October 2025, certification flights had commenced, involving operational testing of the Il-114-300 at Gorno-Altaysk Airport in the Altai Republic. Test flights operated on routes connecting Lukhovitsy, Gorno-Altaysk, and Baikonur in Kazakhstan. According to Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov, certification was anticipated to conclude by early 2026, with deliveries slated to begin in August 2026.

On 14 November 2025, the Federal Air Transport Agency granted the type certificate for the AV-112-114 six-blade propeller developed by Aerosila. This certification confirmed compliance with airworthiness standards for the propeller designed specifically for the Il-114 regional aircraft.

Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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Ilyushin Il 114 displayed at the MAKS Airshow, 23 August 2009

Beginning in 2005, Agat and Radar-MMS transformed an Il-114 into a flying experimental platform. Equipped with a loitering endurance of up to 14 hours, these companies developed it into a state-of-the-art maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) demonstrator. The Il-114 RA93001 showcased real-time telemetry and targeting data transmission through a secure wide-band datalink during the IMDS’2015 maritime exhibition, utilizing the Kasatka rescue and targeting system. This modified Il-114 features a FLIR sensor mounted beneath the nose, a tail-mounted magnetometer, a semi-automatic sonobuoy launcher, and two under-fuselage pylons capable of carrying sensor pods or Kh-35 anti-ship missiles. Additionally, a GSh-2-23 twin-barrel 23-mm rapid-fire cannon pod can be affixed to the right fuselage side, complemented by conformal metric-band antennas on both sides. The aircraft is equipped with two radar systems: the KS-9 operating in the metric waveband with a detection range up to 50 km, and the KS-1 (also known as Zarya) functioning in the centimetric waveband with a maximum range of 300 km. A further antenna housed within an underbelly dome provides full 360-degree radar coverage.

Maj. Gen. Igor Kozhin, head of the Russian naval service, revealed that the navy is seeking "a modern and versatile platform" to succeed its aging Il-20/Il-38 MPA fleet, with a decision anticipated between 2015 and 2016. The twin-turboprop Il-114 airliner is considered a strong contender for this role. Georgy Antsev, general director and chief designer at Morinformsystem-Agat, expressed his belief that "the Il-114 represents the optimal choice for the Russian navy." The promotion of the Il-114 as a maritime patrol aircraft involves multiple organizations including Agat, Ilyushin, Radar-MMS, among others.

Airframe

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Side profile view

The Ilyushin Il-114 is designed as a low-wing cantilever monoplane featuring a conventional swept tail assembly with a single vertical stabilizer and rudder. Its structure primarily utilizes metal construction, while composite materials are incorporated in areas such as the wing box, dorsal fin, ailerons, spoilers, wing-root fairings, and radome. The aircraft employs retractable tricycle landing gear with a nosewheel configuration. Wings are equipped with double-slotted trailing edge flaps to enhance lift performance. Passenger capacity reaches up to 64 individuals within the cabin, where baggage storage is arranged in compartments located at both the front and rear sections rather than beneath the cabin floor.

The low-wing layout was selected over high-wing designs like that of the Antonov An-24 to allow for shorter and lighter landing gear assemblies, simplify maintenance procedures, and increase operational reliability when operating from shorter or unpaved airstrips.

Flight deck

The Il-114's main flight controls operate through mechanical linkages, with pilots managing the aircraft via a mechanical yoke and pedals. In contrast to earlier Soviet airliners like the Antonov An-24, which required a larger flight crew, the Il-114 is piloted by just two crew members. These pilots utilize electronic flight instruments based on cathode-ray tube technology, sourced either from the NIIAO TsPNK-114 system or a suite manufactured by Rockwell Collins Aerospace.

The cockpit of the Il-114-300 features enhanced avionics, including the TsPNK-114M2 digital suite developed by Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies. This advanced system enables operations under ICAO Category II conditions and presents flight data across five LCD screens.

Engines

During the initial production phase of the Il-114, engines from both Russian and Western manufacturers were evaluated, all paired with six-blade propellers supplied by either Hamilton Sundstrand or Aerosila. A number of aircraft delivered to Uzbekistan Airways were fitted with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127H engines, designated as the Il-114-100. The remainder of the produced fleet utilized Russian-made engines, specifically the Klimov TV7-117S and subsequently the TV7-117SM models.

With production restarting, the new Il-114-300 models will be powered by the upgraded Klimov TV7-117ST-01 engine and will incorporate an Aerosila TA-14 auxiliary power unit.

Operational history

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Ilyushin Il-114 of Uzbekistan Airways at Dyubin, 2012

Following the closure of Vyborg in July 2010, Uzbekistan Airways remained the exclusive operator of the Ilyushin 114 until May 2018. As of that date, no additional orders for the Il-114 had been recorded.

During the winter season of 2013–2014, the aircraft was deployed on these routes:[19]

Although not regularly assigned to other destinations, the Il-114 occasionally serves additional locations within Uzbekistan on an ad hoc basis. This sporadic usage extends to international flights as well; while no scheduled international services utilize the Il-114, it is occasionally deployed for unscheduled trips between Tashkent and cities such as Ashgabad and Bishkek. Uzbekistan Airways often modifies aircraft assignments prior to departure to maximize efficiency by aligning capacity with passenger demand.Template:Fact

Variants

  • Il-114 – Initial production variant powered by TV7-117S engines, configured for 64 passengers.
  • Il-114-100 – Equipped with PW-127H turboprop engines; first flight occurred on 26 January 1999; also accommodates 64 passengers.
  • Il-114-300 – Shortened model featuring two Klimov TV7-117SM engines; fuselage length reduced to carry between 52 and 68 passengers.[20][21]
  • Il-114T – Cargo transport edition; maiden flight took place on 14 September 1996.[7] Certification trials were conducted at Zhukovski in March 2001. By April 2001, two units had been produced. As of May 2013, eight airframes remained at the TAPO facility.[22]
  • Il-114P – Designed for maritime patrol operations.
  • Il-114MP – Variant intended for maritime patrol and strike missions.[23]
  • Il-114LL – Flying laboratory version.[23]
  • Il-114FK – Configured for military reconnaissance, electronic intelligence (ELINT), aerial photography, or cartographic mapping roles.
  • Il-114PR – Signal intelligence (SIGINT) and airborne early warning (AEW) platform.
  • Il-140 – Airborne warning and control system (AWACS) model.
  • Il-140M – Maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and search-and-rescue variant.
  • Il-140M Agat – Radar-MMS testbed – Advanced maritime patrol aircraft demonstrator featuring cutting-edge technology.

Operators

Current:

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Former:

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Orders

Date Airline EIS
 Orders Options Deliveries Operated Notes References
29 August 2019 Russia Polar Airlines TBD 8 — — — [24]
4 September 2019 Russia KrasAvia TBD 3 — — — [25]
20 July 2021 Russia Aurora 2025– 19 — — — [26][27]
15 August 2021 Russia Vologda Air Enterprise 2024– 3 — — — [28][29]
Total: 33 0 0 0


Accidents

  • On 5 July 1993, during a test flight at Ramenskoye Airport, an Ilyushin Il-114 prototype crashed as a result of pilot error when the pre-takeoff engine run-up procedure was neglected, causing both engines to stall upon throttle reduction during climbout. This incident resulted in the deaths of 5 out of the 9 crew members.[5][30]
  • On 5 December 1999, a cargo variant of the Ilyushin Il-114 crashed while undergoing testing at Domodedovo Airport, leading to five fatalities and two injuries.[31]

Specifications (Il-114)

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See also

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