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Il-14 CRATE

Approximately 3,600 Il-14 Crates were produced for both military and civilian use. The Crate has been widely exported to other countries. The wings are low-mounted and have straight leading edges and forward-tapered trailing edges with blunt tips. Two piston engines are mounted in and extending beyond the wings� leading edges. The fuselage is long, cigar-shaped, and tapered to the rear section, featuring a rounded, solid nose and stepped cockpit. The tail flats are mid-mounted on the body and back-tapered with rounded tips. The large fin is tapered, with a square tip and a small fairing in the leading edge.

Specifications

Country of Origin Russia
Builder ILYUSHIN
RoleMedium-transport, cargo (five equipped troops)
Similar Aircraft DC-3 Dakota
Wing Span 104 ft (31.70 m)
Length 73 ft, 2 in (22.3 m)
Height
Weight
Engine
Maximum speed
Cruising speed
Range
Service Ceiling
ArmamentUsually none
Crew Five
Cost
User Countries Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, CIS, Chad, Cuba, Czech Republic, Iraq, North Korea, People�s Republic of China, Poland, Romania, South Yemen, Vietnam

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Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Tuesday, September 21, 1999 10:18:15 AM