Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Can Be Operated On Short And Unpaved Runways
An agreement to modernize and license production of a GA aircraft, the IL-103, in Hungary has been concluded. The agreement is between Ilyushin Aviation Complex (part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) under Rostec State Corporation) and the Hungarian company Aviation Engineering Zrt.
The parties agreed to work together to develop and manufacture an improved version of the IL-103 light multipurpose aircraft at the Aviation Engineering production facility located in the Hungarian city of Pecs.
The new IL-103 will be a modernized version of the previously produced four-seat single piston engine passenger aircraft. It combines 'effective aerodynamic characteristics, a comfortable spacious cabin, a reliable engine, and modern avionics.' The aircraft can also reportedly be operated in any climatic conditions, including on short and unpaved runways and offers hangar-free storage capability.
As part of the contract, it is planned to convert all existing design documentation to digital format and modernize the aircraft to make it suitable for successful entry into the GA market. The existing type certificates will undergo major changes based on the results of ground and flight tests of the upgraded version of the IL-103.
The modernized IL-103 will be a universal platform, acting as a basis for various versions of the aircraft that can be produced at the request of the customer, including: training aircraft, aircraft for private use and tourism, transportation of those in need of emergency medical care, transportation of passengers and small cargo to hard-to-reach regions, environmental monitoring, patrolling, agriculture.
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