United Aircraft Corporation has denied the information about the beginning of the design of the superheavy transporter. The corporation announced, it has no plans to design the replacement of the AN-124 “Ruslan”, reports “Interfax-Tuhaf” with reference to the press service of the air transport division of KLA.
According to the press service, Preliminary design of the aircraft to replace the An-124 is not planned. Currently, developed measures to maintain the health of the An-124 and Il-76. The corporation explained, that within the framework of the program WABT (medium military transport aircraft) FELL DOWN “Il” leads schematic design of IL-276 in the replacement of the AN-12, and no development of superheavy transport currently no.
Earlier, some media reported about the beginning of the conceptual design of super-heavy transport aircraft to replace the An-124 “Ruslan”.
At the same time at the Ulyanovsk plant “Aviastar-SP” stated, they are preparing for the resumption of production of upgraded AN-124-100M “Ruslan”, which were issued to the company 2003 of the year, and after discontinuation of all this time in the upgrade and maintain flight readiness. During the period of existence of the Ulyanovsk aviation complex is made 36 units AN-124. Currently, the plant produces the modernization of production, exempt industrial premises, replaced outdated equipment.
