The IL-86 developed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau flew for the first time in December 1976 and entered into commercial service in 1980. It was the first wide-bodied aircraft built in the Soviet Union with seating for 350 passengers. The IL-86 reaches a cruising speed of 960 km/h, has a range of 4,600 km and a maximum take-off weight of 208 tons. A little over 100 aircraft were built. The first operators included Aeroflot and China Xinjiang Airlines. This latter had 3 IL-86s in operation before they merged with China Southern in 2003. Armavia Airline is based in Yerevan in Armenia and operates 2 IL-86s on international air routes. Model details: Structural details on surfaces, recessed panel lines; 4 engines; Detailed landing gear; Transparent parts for windows; and Decals for the Armavia and China Xinjiang Airlines versions.
 | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
