IL-114LL ????

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By: Himanshu - 9th September 2005 at 11:44

What is it for??

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraftsearch=Ilyushin%20Il-114LL&distinct_entry=true

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By: RSM55 - 9th September 2005 at 12:48 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

What is it for??

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraftsearch=Ilyushin%20Il-114LL&distinct_entry=true

It's a modified military dedicated Tu-114 testbed (LL= letayushaya laboratoria , i.e. "flying lab.") owned by the "RADAR MMS" company. RADAR is a quite secretive company specialised in naval electronics, AShM electronics and naval radar tech. The plane carries advanced naval nav, radar and patrol equipment. Derives from Russian Navy requirement for next-gen patrol/coast-guard and probably ASW platform. Note the blue Andrew-cross Russian naval ensign painted to the left of the "radar" logo.

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By: Himanshu - 9th September 2005 at 13:23 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Can this be a precursor to an Il-38 May replacement?? What are the Russian Naval requirements for the next-gen ASW system.. would it be somewhat like USN MMA... How is the Il-114 platform for these tasks..

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By: Victor - 9th September 2005 at 13:40 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

The size looks too small to be a long endurance multi-task MPA. Looks more like a med range MPA...

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By: tenthije - 9th September 2005 at 19:19 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Is the IL114 still being made? I thought this plane had been cancelled because noone was interested.

By: Anonymous - 10th September 2005 at 00:45 - Edited 16th October 2019 at 10:23

From what I have read the Albatros (A-42) is going to be the replacement for the Il-38, but with the 4 engines (two main and two booster for takeoff) being replaced with the PS-20A engines being fitted to the new Il-76MFs. More powerful (16,000kg vs 12,500kg + 2,500kg) and more fuel efficient, not to mention lighter and less complicated. As standard the A-42 was to have a range of 6,600km with standard load of 4 tons. No idea what difference the more powerful and more fuel efficient engines will make.

It is likely that the Il-114 will also enter service for border patrol and naval use as it will be a useful aircraft.