What kind of flight control does the Il-62 have?

Ilyushin IL-62 has a loading room, dual mechanical flight control, tail support actuation and wheel brake. It also consists of an electric motor for incident tailplane control and a hydraulic nosewheel steering. The aerodynamic design of the Ilyushin IL-62 wing and T-shaped tail reduces mass. The design is based on the British VC-10 aircraft.

How does the Ilyushin Il-62 jet engine work?

Ilyushin IL-62 is equipped with flight control navigation equipment that includes an automatic control system, manual control system and the main parameter control system. Ilyushin IL-62’s main landing gear is positioned before the aircraft’s center of gravity when empty, which allows to reduce the horizontal tail surface area.

What kind of cabin does an Ilyushin Il-62 have?

The Ilyushin IL-62 aircraft consists of two pressurized cabins separated by a lobby and cabin crew rest area.

When did the Soloviev Il 62m come out?

The Il-62M variant (first flight in 1971, introduced in 1973) has more powerful, more efficient, and quieter Soloviev D-30KU engines and a fin fuel tank. Beneath the skin, the Il-62M has simpler and lighter single-slotted flaps and incremental aerodynamic improvements.

What did 62 AW aircraft do in 1988?

During 1988 62 AW aircraft were used to transport inspectors to the Soviet Union under terms of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. 62 AW aircraft were also used that year to transport firefighters and supplies to Wyoming to fight major forest fires in Yellowstone National Park.

How old is the Ilyushin Il-62 airliner?

Over 30 nations operated the Il-62 with over 80 examples exported and others having been leased by Soviet-sphere and several Western airlines. The Il-62M variant became the longest-serving model in its airliner class (average age of examples in service as of 2016 is over 32 years).

When was the 62 AW transferred to the 374 AW?

In 1993, the 62 AW divested itself of the then-redesignated 36th Airlift Squadron (36 AS), transferring the squadron and its C-130E aircraft to the 374th Airlift Wing (374 AW) at Yokota AB, Japan. In 1994, the 62 AW dispatched personnel and aircraft to deliver equipment and supplies in support of Operation Support Hope in Rwanda.

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