In the final assembly shop of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAP, part of Rostec's UAC), acceptance tests have begun on the MC-21 experimental aircraft, fully modernized under the import substitution program. The machine with serial number 0013 completes the line of MC-21 experimental aircraft.
In December 2021, the aircraft made its first flight, becoming the first Russian aircraft with a wing made of domestic composites. After passing tests and confirming the quality of domestic materials, the MC-231 was sent for refinement.
Extensive work has been carried out on the aircraft to replace imports. Key systems have been replaced with domestic ones, including a comprehensive control system that covers all drive mechanisms of the rudders — elevator and rudder. The power supply system has also been modernized.
In addition, engineers have replaced the landing gear, wheels, tires, fuel level sensors, and many other components with domestic counterparts. Foreign engines have been replaced with Russian PD-14 engines. Moreover, this aircraft is the first in the series with a preliminary installation of a domestically produced interior.
Upon completion of the acceptance tests, the aircraft will be sent to the flight test station for the next stage — factory refinement tests.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that Ilyushin announced the official characteristics of the serial Il-114-300.
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