Ilyushin Il-18

04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The Il-18 was a workhorse for Eastern Bloc carriers and is now highly sought after by aviation photographers and historians.

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Aircraft

Il-18 IL18

Malev Hungarian Airlines retro livery

HA-MUG

Registration

Airline

MALÉV (Hungarian Airlines)

Manufacturer

Ilyushin

Insights

Aviation History

The Ilyushin Il-18 is one of the most successful Soviet turboprop airliners, widely used since its introduction in 1959 and notable for its durability and versatility.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare in airline service; now found mostly as museum/exhibit pieces.

Record Flights

Il-18s were often used on long Soviet bloc routes and have flown various extreme Arctic and Africa legs.

Safety & Events

The Il-18 has had a long and generally safe service history, though a number have been involved in accidents, particularly in its early years. This particular aircraft is preserved as a historic exhibit.

Future Outlook

Preserved (display/grounded) at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Specifications

Ivchenko AI-20M turboprop

Engine

37.4 m

Wingspan

35.9 m

Length

6,500 km

Range

675 km/h

Speed

89-120 passengers

Capacity

64,000 kg

MTOW

10.17 m

Height

4 × 4,250 hp (3,170 kW)

Thrust

Typically Stage 2 (69–89 dB, ICAO Chapter 2, not modern compliant)

Noise

Aircraft is no longer in commercial service and is preserved; some details on registration marking may be partially obscured due to weathering.