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 with the project's cost of nearly USD 300 … 400 mln. The IRKUT Corporation plays a key role of major investor (40% of project expenses) and coordinator of the Russian side.

By 2015-2020 this transport aircraft with up to 18.5-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.

The feasibility study is mainly completed.

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 18.5 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 aircraft and helicopters;
• transportation of 82 troopers or 74 paratroopers;
• medical evacuation of 60 wounded on the stretchers.

Basic Characteristics

Cargo cabin dimensions:
length (without ramp), m	13.85
width, m	3.45
height, m	3.4
Weights
Maximum take-off weight, kg	55,000
Maximum payload, kg	18,500
Basic performance data:
Maximum speed, km/h	850
Service ceiling, km	13
Range with 18,500 / 4,500 -kg payload, km	2,500 / 6,000
Takeoff run at ISA, sea level, m	1,300
Max thrust per engine at ISA, sea level, kgf	2 х 10,500

Contact Information

Mr. Nikolay Dolzhenkov, Director of Multifunctional Transport Aircraft Programme
phone / fax: +7 (495) 777-21-01
e-mail: mta@irkut.com
address: Building 1, 68, Leningradsky prospekt, Moscow, Russia, 125315