Ilyushin Aviation Complex : aircraft manufacturer

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Ilyushin Aviation Complex is a Russian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1933 by Sergei Vladimirovich Ilyushin.

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This aircraft manufacturer was the leading manufacturer of aircraft during the Second World War. The company specialised in military aircraft, particularly cargo planes. The Soviet company then diversified into commercial aviation for the general public.

Its head office is in Moscow, Russia.

In 2006, Ilyushin Aviation Complex was merged into United Aircraft Corporation.

Over the course of 80 years, more than 60,000 aircraft have been manufactured.

Aircraft produced by Ilyushin are renowned for their :

The aeronautical company, after having largely developed military aircraft, is now developing aircraft for the general public. The aim is to enable passengers to travel on aircraft designed for commercial routes.

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