Ilyushin Il-14

Ilyushin Il-14
Country	Soviet Union
Role	Airliner
First flight	1 October 1950
Built	1348

The Ilyushin Il-14 (NATO reporting name: Crate) was a Soviet twin-engine commercial and military personnel and cargo transport aircraft that first flew in 1950, and entered service in 1954. Il-14 was also manufactured in East Germany by VVB Flugzeugbau, in Czechoslovakia as the Avia 14. The Ilyushin Il-14 was typically replaced by the Antonov An-24 and Yakovlev Yak-40.

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Localisation	Wings Over Wine Country Airshow
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General Characteristics and Role

The Ilyushin Il-14 (NATO reporting name: Crate) was a robust, twin-engine, metal-construction airliner and military transport developed in the Soviet Union immediately after World War II. It was designed as an improved successor to the highly successful Il-12, addressing that aircraft’s performance issues, particularly its low-power single-engine climb rate. The Il-14 featured revised wing and tail surfaces, more powerful engines, and incorporated innovative high-lift devices that made it capable of operating safely from unprepared and high-altitude airfields. It served as the primary short-to-medium-range transport for Aeroflot and the Soviet Air Force throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Property	Typical Value (Il-14M/P)
Type	Medium-Range Airliner / Military Transport
National Origin	Soviet Union
Manufacturer	Ilyushin, Avia (Czechoslovakia), VEB (East Germany)
First Flight	13 July 1950
Crew	4-5 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator, Flight Engineer)
Capacity (Passenger)	18 to 32 passengers (depending on variant)
Length	22.30 m (73 ft 2 in)
Wingspan	31.70 m (104 ft 0 in)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	17,500 kg (38,581 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 2 x Shvetsov ASh-82T 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
Power Output (Each): 1,900 hp (1,400 kW).
Propellers: Four-bladed constant-speed VISH-21 propellers.
Cruising Speed: 320 km/h (200 mph).
Maximum Speed: 417 km/h (259 mph).
Range: Up to 1,300 km (810 mi) with maximum payload.
Key Feature: The high-lift flap system and the use of reversible-pitch propellers on later versions significantly reduced takeoff and landing distances, enhancing its utility in remote areas.

Service and Legacy

Production: Over 1,348 Il-14s were built in the Soviet Union, plus several hundred under license in Czechoslovakia (as the Avia Av-14) and East Germany (as the VEB Il-14P).
Widespread Use: The Il-14 was one of the most widely used aircraft of the Eastern Bloc and was exported to over 20 nations in Asia, Africa, and Europe, serving civilian and military roles.
Variants: The primary passenger variant was the Il-14P, while the Il-14M had a lengthened fuselage to accommodate more passengers (up to 32). It also served in reconnaissance, aerial surveying, and polar research roles.
Reliability: Known for its simplicity and rugged reliability, the Il-14 proved to be an excellent aircraft for regions with poor ground infrastructure.