The IRKUT Corporation proudly presents the programme of the Indo-Russian Transport Aircraft. The international project on joint development, production and sales of twin-turbofan Tactical Transport Aircraft envisions solidary cooperation of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (India), the IRKUT Corporation and the Ilyushin Aviation Complex (Russia), with their design teams to be merged into a virtual enterprise.

The programme of Tactical Transport Aircraft development will significantly broaden the horizons of Indo-Russian military-technical cooperation. While implementing this innovative programme, Russian and Indian engineers will acquire invaluable experience and expertise in joint creation of the top-of-the-line aviation product.

For the first time, the airlifter is being co-developed by both countries on a parity basis without governmental financing.

By 2015-2020 this transport aircraft with up to 20-t carrying capability is supposed to replace aging fleet of the An-12, An-26, C-130. Indian Air Force plans to acquire 45 Tactical Transport Aircraft. Additionally Russian market will demand nearly 100 transport aircraft within next 12 years.

In July 2007 UAC Executive committee appointed Irkut Corporation head contractor in developing

Ilyushin Aviation Complex remains MTA head developer.

General Description

Featuring a semi-monocoque fuselage, the aircraft's structure is made of advanced aluminium alloys and composites. Perfect aerodynamic layout with high-swept advanced wing and T-shape tail is optimized to ensure the flight safety and enhanced cruise speed. The airlifter is capable of operating from elevated airfields with paved/unpaved runways, in adverse weather conditions. The avionics' open architecture approach provides essential capacity for future innovations and upgrades. Sophisticated concept of the unified inform-and-control "field" envisions integration of six multifunctional displays with two head-up indicators.

The spacious cargo cabin will accommodate up to 20 tonnes of cargo. The rear ramp will contribute to efficient airdrop operations, as well as to ease of loading/unloading. Two telphers, a cargo winch, and rollers comprise cargo-handling equipment.

Purpose

The Tactical Transport Aircraft is fitted for a wide variety of applications:

• transportation of cargoes both in containers, pallets or in bulk;
• transportation of the ground vehicles, semi-assembled helicopters and power plants;
• transportation of 150 troopers or 70 paratroopers;
• evacuation of 70 wounded and medical personnel.

Basic Characteristics

Cargo cabin dimensions:
length (without ramp), m	14
width, m	3.45
height, m	3.4
Weights
Maximum take-off weight, kg	68,000
Maximum payload, kg	20,000
Basic performance data:
Cruise speed, km/h	830
Service ceiling, km	12
Range with 20,000 / 4,500 -kg payload, km	2,500 / 6,000
Takeoff run at ISA, sea level, m	1,200
Thrust per engine at ISA, sea level, kgf	2 х 12,000

Contact Information

phone / fax: +7 (495) 777-21-01
e-mail: inbox@irkut.com
address: Building 1, 68, Leningradsky prospekt, Moscow, Russia, 125315