Information Agency TASS On October 31, 2017, an interesting interview was distributed program manager for promising Il-276 medium military transport aircraft in PJSC "Il" Igor Bevzyuk.
The project of the medium military transport aircraft Il-276 PJSC "Il"
A new medium military transport aircraft (SVTS) is being created in the interests of the Russian Ministry of Defense. By the end of the year, the military department must approve the tactical and technical specifications for this vehicle. Igor Bevzyuk, program manager at Il PJSC, told TASS about what characteristics the new aircraft will have, from which airfields it will be able to take off and whether it will have weapons.
— Igor Anatolyevich, please tell us about the background of this project.
- The idea of creating a SVTS to replace the obsolete An-12 appeared at the turn of the 80s and 90s of the last century. Already at that time, the design of such a machine was worked out at the Ilyushin Design Bureau, but the characteristics of the first study did not yet provide a fundamental separation from other options. The project was put on hold for a while.
Let me remind you that at that time the Tupolev Design Bureau and the Antonov Design Bureau actively proposed their own options, after considering which the An-70 was adopted as the basis. The history of this aircraft turned out to be a dead end, and at the beginning of the 2000s they returned to the Ilyushin Design Bureau project - especially since India expressed its interest in the joint development of a transport aircraft of this class.
After a rather long period, the requirements for the appearance of the Russian-Indian aircraft MTA (Multipurpose Transport Aircraft) were formed. However, the risks associated with the implementation of part of the requirements led to the "freezing" of this project, although the Indians have not yet completely abandoned it legally.
Be that as it may, the need for a medium-class transport ramp aircraft has not disappeared anywhere, and has even become more relevant as the An-12 aircraft are approaching the end of their service life. And the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, developed a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ) for a medium military transport aircraft.
- Did the Indian side somehow explain this decision?
- The set of requirements that were imposed on the aircraft led to a high degree of technical risks. As soon as the degree of novelty in the project exceeds a certain threshold, questions arise related either to the timing of implementation, or the achievability of the declared characteristics, or the price.
— Did you decide to return the project to Russia after 2015?
- In 2014, the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense, proposed to develop technical requirements to SVTS according to Russian standards, without taking into account Indian specifics. As a result, it was decided to create such a machine, and its initiative development began. The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade agreed on a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ). The working name of the aircraft, which is accepted in the design bureau, is Il-276.
So it hasn't been officially approved yet?
- No, currently time runs the process of agreeing and approving the TTZ at the SVTS. De jure, the name of the aircraft can be assigned later, as was the case, for example, with the T-50. Our project has not yet received a final proper name.
- From December we start the preliminary design of the Il-276. We plan to complete the design work, pre-production and the first flight in the first quarter of 2023, and the completion of the work itself with the assignment of the corresponding letter is 2025 with the start of serial deliveries to the troops in 2026.
The fact is that in Russia the life of the An-12 aircraft is coming to an end. Somewhere in 2023, a massive retirement of these machines from combat units will begin, which is why the time to develop a new aircraft, its entry into testing and mass production remains relatively compressed.
What kind of aircraft will it be? What are its characteristics?
- This will be the traditional layout for a military transport aircraft: a single-fuselage high-wing aircraft with a T-tail, with two engines located under the wing. He will be able to take off from unprepared and unpaved airfields.
This is a ramp aircraft with the possibility of not only loading and unloading operations on the ground, but also the possibility of landing from it. In addition to the main functions that are inherent in military transport aviation, it will have additional functions related to the delivery of goods during rescue operations, emergency situations etc.
- In a word, will he take all the best from his "big brother" - IL-76?
- Undoubtedly. If we are talking about technical solutions related to aircraft reliability, of course, we will use the best solutions, adapting them to the dimensions of our aircraft.
- Are the engines the same as on the IL-76?
- The engine of the first appearance is the well-proven PS-90A-76, which has the necessary characteristics to reduce technical risks. And as soon as the PD-14 confirms its characteristics in mass production, it will be used on the Il-276.
- Will the aircraft be the same in cross section as the Il-76?
- Yes. At the same time, the length of the cargo compartment will be somewhat shorter than the basic modification of the IL-76.
What is its range, speed?
- The speed is about 800 km / h, which is typical for aircraft with turbojet engines. Of course, it significantly exceeds the speed that the An-12 could afford. As a result, the delivery time of a particular cargo will be significantly reduced. At maximum load, its range will be a couple of thousand kilometers, but from the point of view of the ferry option, when it is required to ensure the maximum range, this is up to seven thousand kilometers.
- IL-276 will be in the version of the tanker?
- In the basic version, we consider it as a typical transport aircraft, but this platform can be used for modernization in a very wide range.
- Does the IL-276 have standard weapons?
- On any such aircraft, airborne defense systems are provided. The means of protecting the aircraft from external influences will also be on the Il-276.
- Where will it be built?
— The Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk has been designated as the lead manufacturer today.
- Is it still correct to call it the modernization of the Il-76, if now the Il-76 combat aircraft are being modernized to the MD-M version and new Il-76MD-90A are being created?
These two projects have synergy, and the use of technical solutions in terms of developments in avionics, components and assemblies, of course, will be. But consider it a modification ... A two-hundred-ton and seventy-ton machine are still different things. Even with the visual similarity of some structural elements, this is in many ways a new car.
- IL-112 does not intersect with this project?
- IL-112 is a promising light aircraft. IL-276 is located just between the light IL-112 and the heavy IL-76. For the IL-112, a large amount of completely new equipment is being developed, the reserve for which will definitely be used.
- How is the process of designing a new aircraft going?
— We try to make the most of the opportunities that digital design provides. The key point is starting from the stage draft design link all requirements related not only to design development, but also to the development of the manufacturability of this design, pre-production, logistical requirements, as well as requirements related to the maintenance and operation of this aircraft. This allows you to find and fix all the shortcomings at the earliest stages, reducing the time to enter mass production.
And of course, we pay special attention to development under a given cost price, this applies not only to the product as a whole, but also to each technical solution. This approach ensures not only pricing transparency, but also compliance with the "price-quality" parameter, which is especially important in the current economic conditions. In advanced design bureaus, this has already become a daily practice, which made it possible to arrive at a specific numerical parameter, namely, fixing an error identified at the design stage costs 1 cu; the same error, revealed during production, costs already 10 USD; at the stage of final assembly, the price of correcting an error rises to 100 USD, and at the stage of testing and operation it is already 1000 and more.
Is the team already formed?
— The formation of the team is happening right now. Today, the Ilyushin Design Bureau is running several major programs at the same time, and we are, of course, very interested in attracting both experienced and novice specialists to create an aircraft with world-class characteristics through the application of advanced development practices.
- How many such machines will be needed in the troops?
- According to preliminary estimates, in the next decade, the troops will need to replace several dozen An-12s. In general, the demand for such aircraft in Russia and the world is great, and we are confident that the Il-276 will find its place in the sky and become an indispensable "workaholic aircraft."
Interviewed by Anna Yudina
The medium military transport aircraft, which is now in service with the Russian army, is the An-12 four-engine turboprop aircraft, developed in the USSR in the second half of the 50s of the last century.
The vehicles were widely used for the transfer of troops, in the aftermath of emergencies, in landing and search and rescue operations. They were exported to several dozen countries of the world, participated in military operations in Africa, Afghanistan and on the territory of the former USSR.
In 1972, these aircraft delivered humanitarian cargo to the Republic of Bangladesh, food and mail to the North Pole-18 polar station in 1969, Soviet troops to the Afghan Bagram in 1986, and participated in an air parade at Domodedovo airport in 1967.
According to the first deputy CEO PJSC "Il" Pavel Cherenkov, now there are about 70 vehicles in the army, but much less in good condition. The resource of the aircraft is 55 years, and by 2027-2028 it will expire, and in less than eight years the Ministry of Defense should be able to begin replacing the An-12s that are completing their operation with another aircraft.
The Ilyushin Design Bureau returned to the project of a medium transport aircraft with a carrying capacity of 20-30 tons in the early 2000s, and India's interest in the joint development of a transport aircraft of this class also played a role here.
The joint project was given the working title MTA - Multipurpose Transport Aircraft. A contract was signed with India for the joint development and production of this aircraft.
Work progressed slowly, only in 2014 was a draft tactical and technical assignment for a new transport aircraft prepared, but its approval did not take place, and in next year for a number of reasons, India withdrew from the project.
However, the need for an aircraft remained. In 2017, the aircraft first received the working name Il-214, and later - Il-276. A contract for development work was signed and the preliminary design of the aircraft began.
An-12 at the North Pole
IL-276 is being created in the interests of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The first flight of the new medium "transporter" is scheduled for 2023, and serial deliveries to the troops will begin in 2026. The tactical and technical task, agreed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the UAC, is being approved by the Ministry of Defense.
The idea of creating a medium military transport aircraft with a carrying capacity of 20-30 tons appeared in the late 1980s. Then the project was called Il-88. In the Ilyushin Design Bureau, the appearance of the car was worked out, but the project was postponed, because. The characteristics of the designed aircraft did not provide a fundamental separation from other options that were designed at the Tupolev Design Bureau - Tu-330 and at the Antonov Design Bureau - An-70.
Pavel Cherenkov explained that after considering all the proposed options, the An-70 received the most recognition. He was attracted by a large cabin - about four meters. In 1996, the aircraft was demonstrated at the Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex named after O.K. Antonov, in 1997 at the Moscow Air Show was exhibited at a static exhibition for review by specialists, at MAKS-2003 he took part in the flight program, and I must say, the An-70 flights made a very strong impression.
However, the deterioration of Russian-Ukrainian relations after 2004 brought this project to a standstill.
The An-12 is a cantilever high-wing aircraft with a single-keel vertical tail. The aircraft is equipped with four forced AI-20M turboprop engines with four-bladed left-hand rotation propellers. The cargo compartment of the aircraft, unlike the IL-276, is not sealed.
The An-12 was armed with two 23 mm cannons with an ammunition load of 700 rounds and aerial bombs of various calibers. There is no information on the armament of the Il-276, since this issue is within the competence of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Pavel Cherenkov says that from 70 to 90 percent of the transportation of goods by aircraft of the Il-276 type is carried out either on a container or in boxes, and the transfer of troops over 2000 km by such aircraft is not done due to inexpediency. “It is possible, of course, to bring one infantry fighting vehicle, only it will not solve any combat mission there,” explains the deputy general director of Ilyushin. 124".
The military transport Il-276 will be located between the new light Il-112V and the heavy Il-76MD-90A and will be equipped with equipment based on the Russian element base, from domestic components.
The concept of the avionics complex (avionics) provides for the possibility of upgrading and expanding functions due to the open architecture. A single information and control "field" of the cockpit will combine six multifunctional LCD displays and two LCD indicators on the windshield.
A feature of the aircraft is the maximum use of avionics solutions, which are used on the Il-76, and on the Il-112V, and on the passenger MS-21. This assumes that the information display system will be unified as much as possible so that the retraining of the crew takes place in the shortest possible time.
The cross-sectional dimensions of the cargo airtight compartment of the Il-276 are identical to the dimensions of the Il-76MD-90A aircraft, which makes it possible to use the entire existing infrastructure of loading and unloading, transportation and landing craft. In terms of loading and unloading equipment, and these are electrically powered suspended lifting devices, carts and ladders, they will be borrowed from either the Il-76 or the Il-112V.
In the future, it is planned to further develop the Il-276 by creating on its basis modifications of the radar patrol and guidance aircraft, air command post, ambulance aircraft, search and rescue aircraft and tanker aircraft.
The development of the Il-276 is taking place with an eye to the requirements of a military customer. According to the developers, the state is ready and able to buy 12 such machines a year. Therefore, according to preliminary calculations, until 2033-2034, Ilyushin's company will be able to provide only the Russian military with a medium transport aircraft.
“In general, the demand for such aircraft in Russia and the world is great, and we are sure that the IL-276 will find its place in the sky and become an indispensable “hard worker aircraft,” Pavel Cherenkov summed up.
— Igor Anatolyevich, please tell us about the background of this project.
- The idea of creating a SVTS to replace the obsolete An-12 appeared at the turn of the 80s and 90s of the last century. Already at that time, the design of such a machine was worked out at the Ilyushin Design Bureau, but the characteristics of the first study did not yet provide a fundamental separation from other options. The project was put on hold for a while.
Let me remind you that at that time the Tupolev Design Bureau and the Antonov Design Bureau actively proposed their own options, after considering which the An-70 was adopted as the basis. The history of this aircraft turned out to be a dead end, and at the beginning of the 2000s they returned to the Ilyushin Design Bureau project - especially since India expressed its interest in the joint development of a transport aircraft of this class.
After a rather long period, the requirements for the appearance of the Russian-Indian aircraft MTA (Multipurpose Transport Aircraft) were formed. However, the risks associated with the implementation of part of the requirements led to the "freezing" of this project, although the Indians have not yet completely abandoned it legally.
Be that as it may, the need for a medium-class transport ramp aircraft has not disappeared anywhere, and has even become more relevant as the An-12 aircraft are approaching the end of their service life. And the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, developed a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ) for a medium military transport aircraft.
- Did the Indian side somehow explain this decision?
- The set of requirements that were imposed on the aircraft led to a high degree of technical risks. As soon as the degree of novelty in the project exceeds a certain threshold, questions arise related either to the timing of implementation, or the achievability of the declared characteristics, or the price.
— Did you decide to return the project to Russia after 2015?
- In 2014, the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense, proposed to develop technical requirements for SVTS according to Russian standards, without taking into account Indian specifics. As a result, it was decided to create such a machine, and its initiative development began. The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade agreed on a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ). The working name of the aircraft, which is accepted in the design bureau, is Il-276.
So it hasn't been officially approved yet?
— No, currently the process of coordination and approval of the TTZ for the SVTS is underway. De jure, the name of the aircraft can be assigned later, as was the case, for example, with the T-50. Our project has not yet received a final proper name.
- What are the next steps?
In Russia, the life of the An-12 is coming to an end. Somewhere in 2023, a massive retirement of these machines from combat units will begin.
- From December we start the preliminary design of the Il-276. We plan to complete the design work, pre-production and the first flight in the first quarter of 2023, and the completion of the work itself with the assignment of the corresponding letter is 2025 with the start of serial deliveries to the troops in 2026.
The fact is that in Russia the life of the An-12 aircraft is coming to an end. Somewhere in 2023, a massive retirement of these machines from combat units will begin, which is why the time to develop a new aircraft, its entry into testing and mass production remains relatively short.
What kind of aircraft will it be? What are its characteristics?
- This will be the traditional layout for a military transport aircraft: a single-fuselage high-wing aircraft with a T-tail, with two engines located under the wing. He will be able to take off from unprepared and unpaved airfields.
This is a ramp aircraft with the possibility of not only loading and unloading operations on the ground, but also the possibility of landing from it. In addition to the basic functions that are inherent in military transport aviation, it will have additional functions related to the delivery of goods during rescue operations, emergencies, etc.
- In a word, will he take all the best from his "big brother" - IL-76?
- Undoubtedly. If we are talking about technical solutions related to aircraft reliability, of course, we will use the best solutions, adapting them to the dimensions of our aircraft.
- Are the engines the same as on the IL-76?
- The engine of the first appearance is the well-proven PS-90A-76, which has the necessary characteristics to reduce technical risks. And as soon as the PD-14 confirms its characteristics in mass production, it will be used on the Il-276.
- Will the aircraft be the same in cross section as the Il-76?
- Yes. At the same time, the length of the cargo compartment will be somewhat shorter than the basic modification of the IL-76.
What is its range, speed?
- The speed is about 800 km / h, which is typical for aircraft with turbojet engines. Of course, it significantly exceeds the speed that the An-12 could afford. As a result, the delivery time of a particular cargo will be significantly reduced. At maximum load, its range will be a couple of thousand kilometers, but from the point of view of the ferry option, when it is required to ensure the maximum range, this is up to seven thousand kilometers.
- IL-276 will be in the version of the tanker?
- In the basic version, we consider it as a typical transport aircraft, but this platform can be used for modernization in a very wide range.
- Does the IL-276 have standard weapons?
- On any such aircraft, airborne defense systems are provided. The means of protecting the aircraft from external influences will also be on the Il-276.
- Where will it be built?
— The Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk has been designated as the lead manufacturer today.
- Is it still correct to call it the modernization of the Il-76, if now the Il-76 combat aircraft are being modernized to the MD-M version and new Il-76MD-90A are being created?
- These two projects have synergy, and the use of technical solutions in terms of developments in avionics, components and assemblies, of course, will be. But consider it a modification ... A two-hundred-ton and seventy-ton machine are still different things. Even with the visual similarity of some structural elements, this is in many ways a new car.
- IL-112 does not intersect with this project?
- IL-112 is a promising light aircraft. IL-276 is located just between the light IL-112 and the heavy IL-76. For the IL-112, a large amount of completely new equipment is being developed, the reserve for which will definitely be used.
- How is the process of designing a new aircraft going?
— We try to make the most of the opportunities that digital design provides. The key point is, starting from the preliminary design stage, to link all the requirements related not only to design development, but also to the development of the manufacturability of this design, pre-production, logistical requirements, as well as requirements related to the maintenance and operation of this aircraft. This allows you to find and fix all the shortcomings at the earliest stages, reducing the time to enter mass production.
And of course, we pay special attention to development under a given cost price, this applies not only to the product as a whole, but also to each technical solution. This approach ensures not only pricing transparency, but also compliance with the "price-quality" parameter, which is especially important in the current economic conditions. In advanced design bureaus, this has already become a daily practice, which made it possible to arrive at a specific numerical parameter, namely, fixing an error identified at the design stage costs 1 cu; the same error, revealed during production, costs already 10 USD; at the stage of final assembly, the price of correcting an error rises to 100 USD, and at the stage of testing and operation it is already 1000 and more.
Is the team already formed?
— The formation of the team is happening right now. Today, the Ilyushin Design Bureau is running several major programs at the same time, and we are, of course, very interested in attracting both experienced and novice specialists to create an aircraft with world-class characteristics through the application of advanced development practices.
- How many such machines will be needed in the troops?
- According to preliminary estimates, in the next decade, the troops will need to replace several dozen An-12s. In general, the demand for such aircraft in Russia and the world is great, and we are confident that the Il-276 will find its place in the sky and become an indispensable "workaholic aircraft."
A new medium military transport aircraft (SVTS) is being created in the interests of the Russian Ministry of Defense. By the end of the year, the military department must approve the tactical and technical specifications for this vehicle. Igor Bevzyuk, program manager at Il PJSC, told TASS about what characteristics the new aircraft will have, from which airfields it will be able to take off and whether it will have weapons.
- Igor Anatolyevich, please tell us about the background of this project.
The idea of creating a SVTS to replace the obsolete An-12 appeared at the turn of the 80s and 90s of the last century. Already at that time, the design of such a machine was worked out at the Ilyushin Design Bureau, but the characteristics of the first study did not yet provide a fundamental separation from other options. The project was put on hold for a while.
Let me remind you that at that time the Tupolev Design Bureau and the Antonov Design Bureau actively proposed their own options, after considering which the An-70 was adopted as the basis. The history of this aircraft turned out to be a dead end, and at the beginning of the 2000s they returned to the Ilyushin Design Bureau project - especially since India expressed its interest in the joint development of a transport aircraft of this class.
After a rather long period, the requirements for the appearance of the Russian-Indian aircraft MTA (Multipurpose Transport Aircraft) were formed. However, the risks associated with the implementation of part of the requirements led to the "freezing" of this project, although the Indians have not yet completely abandoned it legally.
Be that as it may, the need for a medium-class transport ramp aircraft has not disappeared anywhere, and has even become more relevant as the An-12 aircraft are approaching the end of their service life. And the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, developed a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ) for a medium military transport aircraft.
- Did the Indian side somehow explain this decision?
The set of requirements that were imposed on the aircraft led to a high degree of technical risks. As soon as the degree of novelty in the project exceeds a certain threshold, questions arise related either to the timing of implementation, or the achievability of the declared characteristics, or the price.
- After 2015, did you decide to return the project to Russia?
The working name of the aircraft is Il-276
In 2014, the Ilyushin Design Bureau, together with the Ministry of Defense, proposed developing technical requirements for SVTS according to Russian standards, without taking into account Indian specifics. As a result, it was decided to create such a machine, and its initiative development began. The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade agreed on a draft tactical and technical assignment (TTZ). The working name of the aircraft, which is accepted in the design bureau, is Il-276.
So it hasn't been officially approved yet?
No, the process of agreeing and approving the TTZ for the SVTS is currently underway. De jure, the name of the aircraft can be assigned later, as was the case, for example, with the T-50. Our project has not yet received a final proper name.
In Russia, the life of the An-12 is coming to an end. Somewhere in 2023, a massive retirement of these machines from combat units will begin.
Since December, we have started the preliminary design of the Il-276. We plan to complete the design work, prepare for production and the first flight in the first quarter of 2023, and the completion of the work itself with the assignment of the corresponding letter is 2025 with the start of serial deliveries to the troops in 2026.
The fact is that in Russia the life of the An-12 aircraft is coming to an end. Somewhere in 2023, a massive retirement of these machines from combat units will begin, which is why the time to develop a new aircraft, its entry into testing and mass production remains relatively short.
- What kind of plane will it be? What are its characteristics?
This will be a traditional layout for a military transport aircraft: a single-fuselage high-wing aircraft with a T-tail, with two engines located under the wing. He will be able to take off from unprepared and unpaved airfields.
This is a ramp aircraft with the possibility of not only loading and unloading operations on the ground, but also the possibility of landing from it. In addition to the basic functions that are inherent in military transport aviation, it will have additional functions related to the delivery of goods during rescue operations, emergencies, etc.
- In a word, he will take all the best from his "big brother"-IL-76?
Undoubtedly. If we are talking about technical solutions related to aircraft reliability, of course, we will use the best solutions, adapting them to the dimensions of our aircraft. .
- Are the engines the same as on the IL-76?
The engine of the first appearance is the well-proven PS-90A-76, which has the necessary characteristics to reduce technical risks. And as soon as the PD-14 confirms its characteristics in mass production, it will be used on the Il-276.
- Will the aircraft have the same cross section as the Il-76?
Yes. At the same time, the length of the cargo compartment will be somewhat shorter than the basic modification of the Il-76.
- What is its range, speed?
The speed is about 800 km / h, which is typical for aircraft with turbojet engines. Of course, it significantly exceeds the speed that the An-12 could afford. As a result, the delivery time of a particular cargo will be significantly reduced. At maximum load, its range will be a couple of thousand kilometers, but from the point of view of the ferry option, when it is required to ensure the maximum range, this is up to seven thousand kilometers.
- IL-276 will be in the tanker version?
In the basic version, we consider it as a typical transport aircraft, but this platform can be used for modernization in a very wide range.
- Does the IL-276 have standard weapons?
On any such aircraft, airborne defense systems are provided. The means of protecting the aircraft from external influences will also be on the Il-276.
- Where will it be built?
The Aviastar plant in Ulyanovsk has been designated as the lead manufacturer today.
- Is it still correct to call it the modernization of the Il-76, if now the Il-76 combat aircraft are being modernized to the MD-M version and new Il-76MD-90A are being created?
These two projects have synergy, and the use of technical solutions in terms of developments in avionics, components and assemblies, of course, will be. But consider it a modification ... A two-hundred-ton and seventy-ton machine are still different things. Even with the visual similarity of some structural elements, this is in many ways a new car.
- IL-112 does not intersect with this project?
Il-112 is a promising light aircraft. IL-276 is located just between the light IL-112 and the heavy IL-76. For the IL-112, a large amount of completely new equipment is being developed, the reserve for which will definitely be used.
- How is the process of designing a new aircraft going?
We try to make the most of the opportunities that digital design provides. The key point is, starting from the preliminary design stage, to link all the requirements related not only to design development, but also to the development of the manufacturability of this design, pre-production, logistical requirements, as well as requirements related to the maintenance and operation of this aircraft. This allows you to find and fix all the shortcomings at the earliest stages, reducing the time to enter mass production.
We pay special attention to development under a given cost price
And of course, we pay special attention to development under a given cost price, this applies not only to the product as a whole, but also to each technical solution. This approach ensures not only pricing transparency, but also compliance with the "price-quality" parameter, which is especially important in the current economic conditions. In advanced design bureaus, this has already become a daily practice, which made it possible to arrive at a specific numerical parameter, namely, fixing an error detected at the design stage costs 1 cu; the same error, revealed during production, costs already 10 USD; at the stage of final assembly, the price of correcting an error rises to 100 USD, and at the stage of testing and operation it is already 1000 and more.
- Is the team already formed?
Team building is happening right now. Today, the Ilyushin Design Bureau is running several major programs at the same time, and we are, of course, very interested in attracting both experienced and novice specialists to create an aircraft with world-class characteristics through the application of advanced development practices.
- How many such machines will be needed in the troops?
According to preliminary estimates, several dozens of An-12s will need to be replaced in the troops in the next decade. In general, the demand for such aircraft in Russia and the world is great, and we are confident that the Il-276 will find its place in the sky and become an indispensable "workaholic aircraft."
Interviewed Anna Yudina
Medium transport aircraft
Since the 1970s, efforts have been made in the Soviet Union to create more economically and combat-efficient medium transport aircraft. In particular, the Antonov Design Bureau proposed to increase the An-12's carrying capacity to 30 tons. Attempts were made to create military-technical cooperation with turbojet engines. But with the beginning of the development of the heavy military-technical cooperation Il-76, all efforts were concentrated on this machine. Meanwhile, the An-12 remained the main "truck" of the BTA until the early 1990s. No replacement was foreseen, and the use of the 40-ton Il-76 was too expensive compared to the An-12.
Statistics show that the growth in the volume of cargo, including military, transportation in the world is steadily increasing, which contributed to an increase in the production of military-technical cooperation. So, An-12 was built in 1234 copies, and S-130 twice as many. According to the forecasts of specialists from the 30th Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the required level of carrying capacity of military transport aviation by 2025-2030 may increase to 12,000 tons. At the same time, the carrying capacity of the existing fleet of military aircraft of the Russian Federation in connection with the decommissioning of obsolete aircraft, even taking into account their modernization, will decrease by 2010 to 7,000 tons, and by 2015. - up to 4000 tons.
Therefore, back in the early 1980s, the aviation industry was given the task of creating a new medium transport aircraft. The result of preliminary studies in the design bureau of A.S. Yakovlev became technical proposals for a four-engine aircraft with a carrying capacity of 28 tons. The Yak-42 project had a clear superiority over the An-12B when operated from concrete runways, however, in the case of use from unpaved airfields, the advantage (except for cruising speed) remained with the An-12B. Apparently, for this reason, the Yak-42 military-technical cooperation project did not receive further development, and in 1986 the An-70 was given priority, with which not so much technical as political difficulties arose.
Model of the MTS multi-purpose transport aircraft
As a result, there were alternative projects: Tu-330 and Il-214 multi-purpose transport aircraft (MTS). The Tu-330 was the first to start, and there was every reason for it to be put into production, especially since the Kazan Aviation Plant was interested in this. But India unexpectedly appeared on the way of the car, wishing to have its own medium transport aircraft (MTA) with a carrying capacity of 15 tons. Thus was born the idea to combine Indian and Russian requirements to the STS and develop a unified documentation, based on the STS Il-214 project. Comparing the MTA with the Tu-330, the conclusion suggests itself that the Il-214's ability to transport goods and equipment will be at least one and a half times lower than that of the Tu-330. Nevertheless, the MTA project has not stopped, whether it will be implemented is unknown, since everything still rests on funding and ... personnel. And where to get them?
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