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A beautiful relic: Ilyushin Il-18 in classic MALÉV livery, now preserved at Budapest airport.

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📝 Spotter's notes

The Il-18 was a workhorse for Eastern Bloc carriers and is now highly sought after by aviation photographers and historians.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration HA-MUG
ICAO Type IL18
Model Il-18
Manufacturer Ilyushin
Airline MALÉV (Hungarian Airlines)
Livery Malev Hungarian Airlines retro livery
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Ivchenko AI-20M turboprop
Thrust 4 × 4,250 hp (3,170 kW)
Wingspan 37.4 m
Length 35.9 m
Height 10.17 m
MTOW 64,000 kg
Range 6,500 km
Capacity 89-120 passengers
Cruise Speed 675 km/h
Noise Rating Typically Stage 2 (69–89 dB, ICAO Chapter 2, not modern compliant)