The Il–114–300 regional turboprop aircraft arrived at the Yakutsk International Airport named after Platon Oyunsky to perform a series of test flights in extremely low temperature conditions.
The operation is part of the testing phase, which aims to prove the aircraft’s performance in the harsh climatic environment typical of the Far North.
On February 9th In Yakutsk, the temperature approached the –30 °C-him. Nevertheless, it is AO He its specialists are waiting for even lower temperatures in order to fix the minimum thermal limit during the tests, since the Il-114-300 is intended for regular operation in such extreme conditions.
Yakutsk Airport is currently undergoing tests that are considered unique for a passenger aircraft in this category. Technical teams test the operation of systems, engines and the entire aircraft in intense sub-freezing temperatures—exactly the conditions for which the Il-114-300 was designed.
The Il-114-300 is being introduced as a direct response to the need for reliable aircraft operating on local routes. The turboprop type was developed to become the backbone of Russian regional aviation, replacing older models such as the An–24as well as currently operating foreign aircraft, such as ATR 72– this is a Bombardier Dash 8-ast.
A 100% with Russian parts designed Il-114-300 can operate in hard-to-reach areas, land on short and unpaved runways, and provide safe performance even in the Arctic region, even at extremely low temperatures.
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