Ilyushin Il-18 Coot
in North Korean Air Force service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 2 |
| Total Still Active: | 2 |
| Total Now Stored: | 2 |
| Service Entry: | 1965 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Transport |
| Origin: | USSR |
History
A four turbine engine airliner, four Il-18s were delivered to North Korea during the 1960s. Surviving aircraft are operated in conjunction with the national airline Air Koryo. * indicates unconfirmed.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 825, 525* | 185008703* | 3 April 1968 | Il-18E. One Il-18 with the s/n 525 was noted at Berlin-Schönefeld in June 1970, believed to be this aircraft. | |
| 834 | 188010604 | 13 Feb 1968 | Il-18D. No further data. | |
| 835, P-835 | 188011205 | 20 March 1969 | Il-18D. Arrived at BASCO (Bykovo Air Services Company) on Sep 2, 1985 for overhaul. 7,623 hrs TT. Noted in service at Pyongyang on Feb 17, 2004. | |
| 836, P-836 | 185008204 | 16 May 1965 | Il-18V. Arrived at BASCO in Oct 1987 for overhaul. 7,669 hrs TT. Converted to Il-18GrM at unknown date. Noted in service at Beijing on March 16, 2004. |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
- Ilyushin Il-18/-20/-22 (Yefim Gordon & Dmitry Komissarov)
Other Sources
To be added.
Tags: Air Force, Coot, Il-18, Ilyushin, North Korea
Jan Forsgren | 
23 January 2012 8:53 pm
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