Ilyushin IL212

[chopper2004]

Russia is developing a new transport to replace their Antonov An-26 and AN-72 in their air force.

https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/10...ntent=cmp-true



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[DaveReidUK]

I think the wing's been mounted upside-down.

[treadigraph]

Original prototype was a turboprop lost several years ago in a fiery crash.

[FUMR]

Should be ready by 2033 if someone doesn't steal the wings!

[Mil-26Man]

Originally Posted by treadigraph

Original prototype was a turboprop lost several years ago in a fiery crash.

That was the Il-112, rather than the Il-212.

[SWBKCB]

Another replacement for the An-26?

[Ninthace]

I hope they check the wings for load bearing when covered in tyres.

[NutLoose]

Well I somehow doubt the previous supplier will be forthcoming with spares nor new aircraft.

It almost looks like a replacement for the AN178 that I bet Russia would have bought if it wasn't for the war.

https://www.defencetalk.com/antonov-...-arabia-66142/

[PlasticCabDriver]

Originally Posted by FUMR

Should be ready by 2033 if someone doesn't steal sell the wings to buy another villa in Dubai…

Amended slightly for accuracy.

[AAKEE]

Originally Posted by DaveReidUK

I think the wing's been mounted upside-down.

Failing to invert the photo negative from the industrial spionage have that effect.
Or that the rotor on the helicopters turn the wrong way…