Published by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Telegram– channel photo of the modernized passenger aircraft Il-96-400M.
“The new experimental Il-96-400M, created as part of the Il-96 family aircraft modernization program, is preparing for first flight,” the aircraft manufacturers added in the message.
The new board received a long trunk. The developers believe this will make it more spacious and attractive to operators. Russian specialists upgraded the systems and equipment of the aircraft – now it is equipped with a more powerful PS-90A1 engine.
IL-96-400M. received a new generation of domestic flight and navigation equipment. According to UAC, it will be able to provide flight with all navigational characteristics.
Previously reportedThe decision on the feasibility of mass production of an upgraded version of the four-engine long-range Il-96-400M aircraft will be made after the certification tests of the machine. At the same time, information was published that the first copy of the Il-96-400M will be used as a flight laboratory.