Russia revealed NEW Light Military Transport Aircraft with PD-8 engine Shocked Everyone

Russia revealed NEW Light Military Transport Aircraft with PD-8 engine Shocked Everyone
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Russia revealed NEW Light Military Transport Aircraft with PD-8 engine Shocked Everyone
In March 2024, during a high-stakes teleconference with aviation industry leaders, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu received groundbreaking news. The Il-212, a state-of-the-art light military transport aircraft, was nearing completion. This new marvel, powered by advanced PD-8 jet engines, was set to replace the aging An-72 and An-26 fleets. This development wasn't just a routine upgrade but a game-changer. The Il-212 promised to not only address the critical need of Russia's military aviation but even shock the world. Here's why!
Origin
Russia revealed NEW Light Military Transport Aircraft with PD-8 engine Shocked Everyone
But before that, to fully understand why this aircraft is so special, we need to know: Why it was built?
In fact, the Il-212 is a significant redesign and improvement over the troubled Il-112V. The Il-112V faced numerous challenges, including technical issues, delays, and a fatal accident. Initially intended to replace the aging Antonov An-26, the Il-112V's development was marred by design flaws, engine problems, and strategic setbacks.
A failed collaboration with India further complicated the project, leaving Russia to continue development alone, which increased financial and logistical burdens. The Il-112V's reliance on problematic TV7-117S turboprop engines led to repeated reliability issues and delays. Despite completing its first flight in March 2019, the aircraft continued to face stability problems.
Russia revealed NEW Light Military Transport Aircraft with PD-8 engine Shocked Everyone
The most severe setback occurred in August 2021, when a catastrophic engine failure during a training flight resulted in a crash that killed the crew. This incident led to the suspension of the Il-112V project and a comprehensive investigation, which highlighted significant design issues. Consequently, Russia decided to discontinue the Il-112V and develop the Il-212 to address these critical flaws.
Learning from mistakes
So the question here is: what exactly did Russian engineers take away from the setbacks of the Il-112V when crafting the new Il-212?