Ilyushin Il-26
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| Ilyushin Il-26 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Strategic bomber project |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
The Ilyushin Il-26 was a late 1940s project for a strategic heavy bomber by the Ilyushin Design Bureau.[1][2] There were a variety of alternative engines proposed for the Il-26, including the 3,400 kW (4,500 hp) Shvetsov ASh-2TK piston engine and 4,500 kW (6,000 hp) Yakovlev M-501 diesel engine. The specifications varied according to the number and type of engines proposed.