Regional turboprop airlinerIl-114-300has arrived at Yakutsk International Airport, named after Platon Oyunsky, to carry out a series of test flights in cryogenic conditions.
This operation is part of a test phase to verify the aircraft’s performance under the harsh climatic conditions unique to the far north.
February 9ththe temperature in Yakutsk is approximately–30℃reached. neverthelessAO Heexperts are waiting for even colder temperatures to arrive in order to record the lowest cold tolerance limits during trials. This is because the Il-114-300 is intended for regular operations under these extreme conditions.
Tests are underway at Yakutsk Airport, an extremely unusual test for a passenger aircraft of this class. The technical team evaluated the operation of systems, engines, and the entire aircraft under harsh sub-zero conditions, which are exactly the operating conditions for which the Il-114-300 was designed.
The Il-114-300 is positioned as a direct solution to the need for reliable aircraft for regional routes. This turboprop aircraft was developed with the aim of becoming the core of Russia’s regional aviation.An-24In addition to older models such asATR 72orbombardier dash 8It is also envisaged that foreign-made machines will be substituted.
100% Russian partsThe Il-114-300 is designed to operate in difficult-to-reach areas, land on short, unpaved runways, and maintain safe performance in extremely cold Arctic environments.
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