As pointed out in my Yak-40 post, not much is posted about Eastern planes, so this thread is designed to promote discussion on these types, feel free to chip in with pics and comments/questions.
I remember a few years ago the Il-96 came to Australia for a show, it was the first time this a/l had been shown to the public, it was huge and was hailed a huge success, has anyone actually bought any?
I remember seeing on the tv the cockpit, with it’s advanced Airbus like cockpit and Western Avionics (thanks to Israel), it also uses FBW and joystick technology, what a plane!
By: KabirT - 23rd April 2004 at 09:14
Originally posted by Jeanske_SN
I don’t think it is already, but there are plans to make the Sukhoi 80 able to land, continue it’s speed and meanwhile take on water. I don’t think there’s already a version for firefighting yet?
i think that a/c is amphibious…. i read it in a Jane’s book.
By: paulc - 23rd April 2004 at 07:41
Jeanske_SN
this one you mean
By: MSR777 - 22nd April 2004 at 20:32
Really good to see genuine interest in Russian/Soviet types at last
Have worked with these types for many years, though not at present. Have flown on the following.
Aeroflot: IL18, IL62M, Tu134/134A, Tu154M
Balkan Bulgarian: Tu134A, Tu154B
CSA: IL62M
Cubana: IL62M
CAAK: IL62M, Tu134A
Interflug IL18, Tu134A
LOT: Tu134A, An24
Malev: Tu134A, Tu154B
Tarom: IL62M
Thank goodness for staff travel…certainly could’nt have done it all otherwise. These trips were spread over 10 yrs or so. As these types and some of the carriers have gone, I’m really glad I had the chance fly on these aircraft, although my colleagues at the time thought I was mad!
By: greekdude1 - 22nd April 2004 at 20:10
With both nosewheel struts turning independantly as opposed to turning in tandem, I would think turning would be similar to an aircraft with a single strut, but perhaps not being capable of doing a complete 360.
By: Ja Worsley - 22nd April 2004 at 19:42
So anyway, What about my An-124 question?
how does the stearing work?
By: Jeanske_SN - 22nd April 2004 at 17:23
I don’t think it is already, but there are plans to make the Sukhoi 80 able to land, continue it’s speed and meanwhile take on water. I don’t think there’s already a version for firefighting yet?
By: KabirT - 22nd April 2004 at 15:13
Originally posted by andyxh558
i know it isnt civil in markings but it is russian
Thats specially made for fire fighting i think…and it is amphibious.
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:54
And the final one. Sorry, I’ll never grow up! (I hope!)
Best regards
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:49
“Hi! Ma.” My five minutes as An-74 “co-pilot”.
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:44
The control column is parked forward to facilitate entry and exit. It is reported, that Russian VIP passengers, air force generals, are happy to take the controls of their transports.
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:38
Left side of the cockpit
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:33
So back to the RAF-AVIA one, where a profusely friendly captain invites me into the cockpit. But first a look at the “self loading cargo”. When they are soldiers they don’t mind entering via the rear ramp.
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:27
– and sealed —
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:23
But the Ukrainians have gone to the handball match and locked up.
By: atc pal - 22nd April 2004 at 14:18
The “Motor Sich” Antonov’s “off roader” main landing gear reveals a military background.
By: andyxh558 - 21st April 2004 at 21:58
i know it isnt civil in markings but it is russian
By: Ren Frew - 21st April 2004 at 21:55
YF-RAF brought a Lithuanian football team into Glasgow last year. Hopefully we’ll see the Balkan Holidays TU-154’s at GLA again this summer. Anyone know how long they’re likely to be in service.
By: atc pal - 21st April 2004 at 21:42
The first one YL-RAF is a -100. Here is one with a few more windows. An-74TK-200 UR-74026 bringing in a womens handball team.
By: Jeanske_SN - 21st April 2004 at 21:15
That’s stupid, the high wing offers a great view and then there are no windows for the passengerss :rolleyes:.
By: atc pal - 21st April 2004 at 21:12
This one had seats (but is also used for freight). It was a “trooping” flight.
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