Progress Rysachok
Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center · Russia · first flew 2010 · transport aircraft
The Progress Rysachok is a Russian twin-turboprop light transport aircraft designed for operations from unprepared strips in remote regions of Russia, developed by the Progress rocket and aviation centre in Samara. It is intended as a modern replacement for ageing An-2 and L-410 types in regional Russian operations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Russian twin-turboprop regional transport with T-tail
- High-wing configuration with strut-braced wings
- Designed for short unprepared airstrips in Siberia and remote Russia
A high-wing twin-turboprop transport with a T-tail and strut-braced wings, broadly similar in configuration to the Let L-410 Turbolet but with a more angular fuselage.
Specifications
- The Progress Rysachok has a length of 12.44 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 plus up to 9 passengers.
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History
First flown in November 2010, the Rysachok underwent certification testing through the early 2010s. Development has been prolonged and the aircraft had not entered full production as of the mid-2020s, hampered by certification delays and limited funding.
Variants
A single prototype configuration with incremental modifications; a floatplane variant has been discussed.
Where you'll see it
Not yet in operational service as of the mid-2020s; the programme continues in certification testing.
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