The regional turboprop aircraft Il-114-300 has arrived at Yakutsk International Airport, named after Platon Oyunsky, to conduct a series of test flights in extremely low temperature conditions.
The operation is part of the test phase which aims to validate the aircraft’s performance in demanding climatic environments, typical of the regions of the Far North.
It February 9th reached the temperature in Yakutsk around –30 °C. Nevertheless, the specialists are waiting from AO He even lower temperatures in order to record the minimum thermal limit during the tests, as the Il-114-300 is intended to operate regularly in such extreme conditions.
At Yakutsk Airport, tests are taking place which are considered unique for a passenger aircraft in this category. The technical teams evaluate the function of systems, engines and the aircraft as a whole under intense sub-zero temperatures — precisely the scenario for which the Il-114-300 is designed.
The Il-114-300 is presented as a direct response to the need for a reliable aircraft for local routes. The turboprop aircraft has been developed to become the backbone of Russia’s regional aviation, and to replace older models such as An-24as well as foreign aircraft that are currently in operational use, such as ATR 72 and Bombardier Dash 8.
Il-114-300 is designed with 100% Russian components and can operate in hard-to-reach regions, land on short and unpaved runways, as well as maintain safe performance in the Arctic even at extremely low temperatures.
Source and images: Telegram @yksaeroport | Telegram @uac_ru. This content has been prepared with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors.
