Ilyushin Il-62 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ilyushin Il-62 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-62; NATO reporting name: Classic) is a Soviet long-range narrow-body jetliner conceived in 1960 by Ilyushin. As successor to the popular turboprop Il-18 and with capacity for almost 200 passengers and crew, the Il-62 was the world's largest jet airliner when first flown in 1963.
Once The World's Largest Plane: The Story Of The Ilyushin Il-62
WEBJun 1, 2021 · When the Ilyushin Il-62 was launched, it immediately nabbed the title of the world's largest aircraft at the time. Let's take a look at the history of this pioneering rear-engined aircraft.
Once The Largest Jetliner In The World: 59 Years Of Ilyushin Il-62 …
WEBOn January 3rd, 1963, the Soviet Union's Ilyushin Il-62 performed its first flight. At the time, it was the world's largest jetliner, going on to pioneer long-haul flying with the likes of the Vickers VC10, Boeing 707, and Douglas DC-8.
Ilyushin Il-62 - Airliners.net
WEBThe four engined Il-62 was the Soviet Union's first long range jetliner designed for intercontinental flights such as Moscow to New York nonstop. The prototype Il-62 was first unveiled in September 1962.
Ilyushin IL-62 Passenger Airliner - Aerospace Technology
WEBThe IL-62 is a long-range passenger aircraft manufactured by Russia’s Ilyushin Aviation Complex. It has completed 8,500 flight hours since its inception in 1967 with regional and intercontinental flights on Aeroflot routes. The aircraft broke five world speed and range records in 1977.
Heritage Special: The Il-62, Russia’s First Long Haul Jetliner
WEBAug 10, 2018 · The Soviet Union had a jetliner (the Tu-104) and a long hauler (the Tu-114 propliner) but it took the Il-62 to be both, bringing the most far-flung corners of the empire, and the world, to Moscow at jet speed.
A Russian relic: the Ilyushin IL-62 | Flightradar24 Blog
WEBMay 11, 2021 · The Ilyushin IL-62 was a very capable long-range aircraft in its day, and an important one for Soviet flag carrier Aeroflot. These days it’s almost impossible to find flying, which is a shame. Its most distinctive characteristic is clearly the four tail-mounted engines – an audacious and rare design. As with many Russian jets from the 1960s ...
ILYUSHIN Il-62 - SKYbrary Aviation Safety
WEBIL62. Medium to long range airliner. In service since 1967. Russian version of the VICKERS VICKERS VC-10 concept. Improved production Il-62M, appeared in 1971. Third model Il-62MK, with higher MTOW and passenger capacity, since 1978. Production ceased in 1994.
ILYUSHIN IL-62 - Plane & Pilot Magazine
WEBFeb 10, 2009 · In July 1968, the IL-62 began service from Moscow to New York and would subsequently fly on all of Aeroflot's long-range flights, such as Moscow to Tokyo. The airliner is capable of carrying more than 150 passengers and reserve fuel on a flight of more than 4,800 miles.
ILYUSHIN IL-62: THE INTERFLUG FLAGSHIP - Key.Aero
WEBThe Ilyushin Il-62, more than any other type it ever operated, catapulted Interflug into a new league, especially due to the jet's 5,000-mile range, which created new long-haul opportunities for the airline – Asia, the Americas, southern Africa.
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