Ilyushin Il-32
1948 airlift glider prototype by Ilyushin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ilyushin Il-32 was a Soviet heavy military glider developed after World War II to deliver 7,000 kg (15,000 lb) of cargo. To facilitate loading and unloading, the glider's nose and tail sections were hinged to swing sideways. The Il-32 required a four-engined aircraft to tow it safely; it was canceled when it became clear that no such tug was going to be available after the Tupolev Tu-75 and Ilyushin Il-18 programs were both canceled because of shortages of their intended Shvetsov ASh-73 engines.
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Both the nose and tail hinge lines are visible on this side view of the Il-32 | |
Role | Cargo glider |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
First flight | 20 August 1948 |
Status | Canceled |
Number built | 1 |
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