Ilyushin Il-20 (1948)

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Il-20
Type Ground attack aircraft prototype
Manufacturer Ilyushin
Designed by Sergey Kochergin
Maiden flight 5 December 1948[1]
Status Project cancelled
Primary user Soviet Air Force (intended)
Number built 1
Developed from Ilyushin Il-2

For the 1970s ELINT aircraft of the same designation, see Ilyushin Il-18#Military

The Ilyushin Il-20 was a Soviet 1948 ground attack aircraft prototype.

It was unique for being heavily armored. It was first flown by Vladimir Kokkinaki[1] and powered by a single piston engine Mikulin AM-47F.

Il-20 from front
Il-20 from front


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  1. ^ a b Dates of Maiden Flights by Aircraft Designed by "Ilyushin" Design Bureau