Ilyushin IL-86
Ilyushin Aviation Complex
About
The Ilyushin IL-86 was the Soviet Union's first wide-body airliner and the first Soviet aircraft with underwing-mounted engines. Developed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau, it entered service with Aeroflot on December 26, 1980. The IL-86 represented a significant milestone in Soviet aviation, featuring a distinctive three-class cabin layout and a unique passenger boarding system with built-in airstairs. Despite its innovative design, the aircraft suffered from inefficiency compared to Western counterparts due to its heavy weight and dated engines. Production ran from 1976 to 1994, with 107 aircraft built. The type was primarily operated by Aeroflot and other Soviet successor airlines, with all civilian examples retired by 2011. The IL-86 served as the basis for the more advanced IL-96.
Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800
Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800
Passenger Capacity
41% of A380 maximum capacity
Crew
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing Area
Cabin Width
Engine Specifications
Engine Count
4×
Engine Model
Kuznetsov NK-86
Thrust per Engine
127.0 kN(28551 lbf)
Fuel & Cargo
Fuel Capacity
107,098 L
Cargo Volume
16 m³
Production & History
Total Produced
107
Production Status
Out of production
Manufacturing Period
1976–1994
First Flight
December 22, 1976
Entered Service
December 26, 1980
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