George1 Tue May 26, 2015 11:10 pm
Russian Air Force will receive up to the end of 2015 three Il-76MD-90A
The contract for the procurement of the Ministry of Defence 39 Il-76MD-90A was signed in 2012. In late April, the Russian Defense Ministry was handed the first aircraft under the contract.
MOSCOW, May 25 - RIA Novosti. "Aviastar-SP", the largest Russian enterprise for the production of aircraft, before the end of this year, the Defense Ministry will give a total of three new series of military transport aircraft Il-76MD-90A, said Monday the company CEO Sergey Dementiev.
The contract for the procurement of the Ministry of Defence 39 Il-76MD-90A was signed in 2012. In late April, the Russian Defense Ministry was handed the first aircraft under the contract.
"Production of IL-76MD-90A is a priority project of the company. In 2015, the plant has already put into operation one aircraft of this series. By the end of the year under a contract with the Ministry of Defense will be sent into operation two Sun Il-76MD-90A", - quotes Dementieva press service of "Aviastar".
On Friday, the final assembly of production "Aviastar" was handed over to the painting in the "Spectrum-Avia" another Il-76MD-90A under the serial number 0105. It has completed the installation and equipment in the cockpit is equipped with modern avionics. Also successfully tested fuel and center-wing box for leaks, said the press service.
"After the paint work on a new series Il-76MD-90A will continue ground testing," - said "Aviastar".
Subsequently, the aircraft will be delivered to the customer.
Il-76MD-90A is a deeply modernized version of the well-reputed IL-76. Developer - "Aviation Complex. Ilyushin."
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu earlier said that the new modification of the IL-76 is serially produced in Ulyanovsk, "without regard to foreign suppliers, and partners."
The new flight-navigation system, automatic control system, communication system and "glass" cockpit meet all current requirements for aircraft and avionics significantly increase safety, precision piloting and landing. Replacement staff of D-30KP2 a much more modern PS-90A-76, installation of a modified wing and reinforced chassis greatly enhance the operational capabilities of the aircraft.
As reported in February, RIA Novosti deputy general director of "IL" program management Artyuhov Sergei, the new state armaments program 2015-2025 examines the possibility of extending the contract. He also said that "IL" sees India and China as potential buyers of the Il-76MD-90A.
JSC "Aviastar-SP" - the largest enterprise in Russia for the production of aircraft. The plant specializes in the production of transport aircraft Il-76MD-90A, passenger and cargo aircraft Tu-204, service transport aircraft An-124 "Ruslan". In addition, the enterprise is working out and installation of interior systems, aircraft of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The plant is also involved in cooperation for the production of a new haul passenger aircraft MS-21.