description Ilyushin Il-62 Overview
The Ilyushin Il-62 is a Soviet long-range narrow-body passenger jet developed by the Ilyushin design bureau. It entered service in 1967 and is distinguished by four jet engines mounted in pairs at the rear of the fuselage, a configuration that leaves the wings clear of engine nacelles. The aircraft was designed for intercontinental routes and became one of the principal long-distance airliners operated by the Soviet Union and other countries.
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When did the Ilyushin Il-62 enter service?
The Il-62 entered service in 1967. It was developed by the Soviet Ilyushin design bureau as a long-range passenger jet.
Where are the Il-62’s engines mounted?
It has four jet engines mounted in pairs at the rear of the fuselage. This leaves the wings clear of engine nacelles and gives the aircraft a distinctive profile.
Was the Il-62 a narrow-body aircraft?
Yes. The Il-62 was a long-range narrow-body passenger jet, built for intercity and international routes before wide-body aircraft became dominant.
Why does the Il-62 have a clear-looking wing?
The rear-engine layout keeps the engine nacelles away from the wings. That arrangement was used on several early long-range passenger jets, including the British Vickers VC10.
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