Ilyushin Il-14 facts for kids

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! Role | Transport aircraft |- ! National origin | USSR |- ! Manufacturer | Ilyushin |-

! First flight | 1 October 1945 |-

! Status | Retired |- ! Primary user | Aeroflot (former) |-

! Number built | 1348 |-

! Developed from | Ilyushin Il-12 |-

The Ilyushin Il-14 (pronounced "Ill-yoo-shin Il-14") was a special airplane built in the Soviet Union. It was also known by its NATO reporting name, Crate. This aircraft had two engines and was used for carrying both people and cargo. It flew on shorter and medium-length routes for airlines and also served as a military transport plane. The famous Ilyushin company designed and built these aircraft.

About the Ilyushin Il-14 Aircraft

The Ilyushin Il-14 was an important plane that first flew on October 1, 1945. It was designed to be a strong and reliable aircraft. This plane was an improved version of an earlier model called the Ilyushin Il-12. Designers made changes to make it safer and better at flying, especially in bad weather.

What the Il-14 was Used For

The Il-14 was a very versatile plane. It was mainly used for two big jobs:

• Passenger Flights: Many airlines, like Aeroflot in the Soviet Union, used the Il-14 to carry passengers. It was a common sight at airports for many years.
• Cargo and Military Transport: Besides carrying people, the Il-14 was excellent for moving goods and supplies. Militaries also used it to transport soldiers and equipment. It could land on different types of runways, which made it very useful.

How Many Il-14s Were Built

A lot of Ilyushin Il-14 planes were made! In total, about 1,348 of these aircraft were built. They were produced not only in the Soviet Union but also in other countries like Czechoslovakia and East Germany. This shows how popular and useful the design was. Even though it's now retired from active service, it played a big role in air travel and military operations for many years.

Images for kids

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  An Avia 14T of CSA displayed at the 1957 Paris Air Show

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  An Avia 14FG at Czech Museum Kunovice

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  Countries which have operated the Il-14

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  Stored Polish Air Force VEB Il-14S in Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków, 3 April 2011

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  Ilyushin Il-14

See also

In Spanish: Ilyushin Il-14 para niños