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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)
