The Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Museum is one of the main attractions of Ulyanovsk, though not as widely known as Lenin sites. Here, under the open sky, unique exhibits are collected - models of airplanes and helicopters that are part of the history of Russian aviation.
The museum is located next to the city airfield. In total, there are about 30 exhibits of aircraft that have already exhausted their resources. Some were in a very sad state, but students of relevant universities and enthusiasts for searching for groups restored them, giving them a decent appearance. Some aircraft were transferred to the museum from other cities and even countries. There are models that are considered monuments of science and technology: some are preserved in a single copy.
Models of equipment are different: they differ in size, year of manufacture, duration and features of operation. Each aircraft or helicopter has its own story. Each machine has an information board, you can inspect them yourself, but a guided tour will be much more interesting. For the opportunity to visit the museum - thanks to the group - Ульянкины прогулки
Tu-116. Board number USSR-76462
The plane was remade from the Tu-95P. In operation from 1957 to 1989. There is a version that was built specifically for N.S. Khrushchev for flight to the United States. Made a non-stop flight with a length of 8600 km. In 1958 he made a flight to 34 thousand km (with three intermediate landings).
Tu-114. Board number USSR-76490
Monument of science and technology. The world's first intercontinental turboprop airliner. The most powerful and high-speed turboprop airliner in the world. On the aircraft of this type set 32 world records. Operated from 1964 to 1983, incl. in 1967, the airline "Japanese Airlines" (JAL) for flights between Japan and Western Europe. Serially produced in Kuibyshev (Samara)
Tu-104A. Board number USSR-42322
Operated since 1956. In Aviation the Navy was a VIP overboard, based in Severomorsk. In 1981, put in storage, was in Olenegorsk (Olenya airbase). In October 1986, the aircraft was put into working condition, after which from November 1 to November 11, 1986 a flight took place to the Ulyanovsk Museum, with an intermediate landing at Sheremetyevo. November 11, 1986, the board arrived in Ulyanovsk. This was the last flight of the Tu-104 in history.
Yak-18T. Board number RA-44251
Operation - training flights in flying clubs and flight schools. It is also used as a sanitary, forest protection and passenger aircraft.
The monument to science and technology, the oldest aircraft is the Ant-4, the tail number USSR-H317, 1925, the world's first all-metal heavy twin-engine monoplane bomber. On such a plane in August 1929 a record flight Moscow-New York was made. And on March 5, 1934, the pilot Lyapidevsky on the plane of such a model participated in the rescue of the expedition of the steamer Chelyuskin. This exhibit is the only surviving in the world.
Helicopter giant Mi-6. The board number of the USSR-21868.
Heavy military transport helicopter.
IL-18D. Board number USSR-74250
Passenger aircraft for medium-sized airlines. The aircraft was distinguished by reliability and efficiency. Domestic and international flights of Aeroflot from 1959 to 1989 were performed on these vehicles. Operated in 17 foreign airlines.
Tu-154B-2. RA-85470 board number
Passenger aircraft. In operation since 1981.
IL-14P. Board number USSR-06132
Soviet short-haul aircraft. The passenger version of the first serial modification with 18 seats was developed in the late 1940s.
Tu-134A. USSR airborne number - 65748
Jet short-haul airliner. The aircraft has established itself as one of the most reliable in its class. Over its history, the Tu-134 carried more than half a billion passengers. In 1973, this board took part in the shooting of E. Ryazanov's comedy - “The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia”.
M-101T "Gzhel". Board number - RA-15122
Light multipurpose aircraft, developed in the Myasishchev Design Bureau from 1989 to 2002. The first flight took place in 1995. Produced at the Nizhny Novgorod aircraft manufacturing plant "Falcon". Production was discontinued, a total of 26 aircraft were released, of which 4 prototypes and 22 serial ones. The aircraft was designed for business aviation and use as an air taxi..
Tu-144C. Board number USSR-77110
The unique copy is the world's first supersonic airliner, presented at the air show in the French Le Bourget, with an exhibition number of 345, where on June 6, 1977, made a demonstration flight. In the 70s, he was an ordinary passenger plane and flew between Moscow and Almaty. It is the only remaining aircraft (out of two) performing commercial passenger flights (the second aircraft, with tail number 77109, was cut). Established as a museum exhibit in 1990.
Yak-40. Board number USSR-87299
The world's first turbojet passenger aircraft for local airlines. It was used in adverse weather conditions, could take off from high-altitude and unpaved runways.
IL-14M. Board number USSR-91588
The first flight took place in 1950. IL-14 - easy to operate and maintain, reliable, safe and economical aircraft. Operated on snow-covered, ice and ground airfields. Only 1348 units were produced, twenty different modifications. Used to service expeditions in Antarctica. It is a monument of science and technology.
IL-86. Onboard number - RA-86062
Four-engine wide-body passenger aircraft for medium-haul airlines. The first and most massive Soviet / Russian wide-body aircraft. It was produced serially in 1980 - 1993 at an aircraft factory in Voronezh. All were released 106 aircraft.
An-26. Onboard number - RA-26503
The AN-26 light military transport multipurpose aircraft is designed for the carriage of goods on short and medium length lines.
MiG-25P. Board number - 04 blue (840АА04)
The Soviet high-altitude high-speed reconnaissance and interceptor fighter, the only fully military aircraft in the museum. The operator was the USSR Air Force. In the late 80s, he made an emergency landing at the Ulyanovsk-Central airfield because of a failure of one of the engines. After the collapse of the USSR, disarmed and transferred to the museum.
L-29 "Dolphin". Board number - 125 red (190890)
Training aircraft produced by Czechoslovakia.
An-2TP. Board number - RA-96235
"Kukuruznik" - Soviet light multi-purpose aircraft.
Mi-1M. Board number USSR-17411
Soviet multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the late 1940s. The first Soviet serial helicopter. Production was carried out in 1954 - 1960, 2680 units of equipment were built in total.
Mi-8T. Board number USSR-25564
It is the most massive twin-engined helicopter in the world (more than 12,000 units built), and is also included in the list of the most massive helicopters in aviation history. It is widely used in many countries of the world to perform many civil and military tasks.
L-410AS. Board number USSR-67252
Let L-410 - a versatile twin-engine aircraft for local airlines. The first aircraft of foreign production, released on Soviet airways
Mielec M-15. Board number of the USSR - 15154
It is the first exhibit of the museum. Jet agricultural aircraft, developed and produced in Poland in the 1970s by order of the USSR. He remains the only jet agricultural aircraft and the only jet biplane. For his strange look and howl of a jet engine, he received the nickname "Belphegor" after the demon Belfegor. Monument of science and technology.
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Interesting history. Your photos are very good. Even the clouds cooperated to make the photos even better. :)
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It's so cool to see how far we've come in terms of aviation. Planes always intrigued me. I know how they remain in the air but any time I see one flying it's always interesting to think how they don't just fall out of the sky.
My friend has been studying in an aviation institute for five years. Graduated with good grades. But he still cannot understand how airplanes fly, but they do not flap their wings.)))
Some of my cousins are quite related to aviation in my country, and seeing these pictures brought back many memories of them, some years ago they took me to see a military aircraft museum and it was amazing to see how great they can be, your photographs are super beautiful, with an impressive quality .. sincerely I have loved this post, a big hug from Venezuela @chanych85
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Airplanes, this is a small miracle.) When they fly high in the sky, do not even think about how they can be beautiful.)
That museum sure does tell a lot of stories. I love how all of them look unique, all with incredible stories to tell. Going on this tour with a guide will be the b3st way to experience it, that way, you won't only enjoy the beautiful view of those planes but also get to share in their story and well, how they ended up there.
When it comes to looks Tu - 116 and 114C are my favorite and oh, the Ant-4 too. The designer did a great job, I will say. All of them did great jobs before ending up in the museum and that sure is amazing.
I haven't watched that but I believe its one hell of a funny comedy, isn't it?
Are you Russian?
Yes I am from Russia.)
You can watch the comedy about the adventures of Italians in Russia, although there are some moments that will be difficult for the people of other countries to understand. Such a local humor.) But perhaps I am mistaken.)
I like the Tu-144 and the Mi-6 helicopter most of all.)
Being from there gives you a better insight into some of these things, I believe. Glad to see you explore your country and share your findings with us. That place is a gem!
Well, I will love to watch it, humor is humor afterall, I probably will get their meanings, somehow. it is translated in English, right?
Nice picks you have there. What makes them your favorite though?
I think that there is a vatiant in English. Similarly, there is in Italian, but I think there is in English.)
The Tu-144 is like a rocket, nothing superfluous, only speed and power.)
Mi-6 - a huge, powerful, but at the same time simple form.)
I will go look up the English version,then!
Hahah!well, i was all for the looks...😀
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Haha you didn't say where the Ulyanovsk is tho :D Ukraine? or Russia? Anyway, my favorite has to be L-29 "Dolphin" as it was produced in Czechoslovakia, my homeland :D And btw I love the sky on the pictures probably evenmore that those planes :D
Yes, I forgot to specify the country. ( Ulyanovsk is in Russia.
Indeed, lucky with the sky that day. But the planes also perfectly complement the cloud picture.))
If I would ever take my husband to this museum, they would have to drag him out when they would like to close it for the day :D It's amazing! Such a wide display of planes and helicopters. My favorite would be the oldest one that made it through the ocean from Moscow to New York. I can't imagine how comfortable it was during this flight though :D I also like the MiG-25P. Its shape is fascinating.
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I myself really did not want to leave it, I wanted to stay there a little longer.)
MiG-25P is beautiful, I like it. But most of all I like the Tu-144 - it is a bit like a rocket.)
Most likely, the pilots during that flight, Moscow - New York, flew in very warm clothes. As for the other conditions of comfort, I can not even imagine.)
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Hahaha, I'm really surprised they made it. Can you imagine such a long flight above the ocean in such a plane? It would scare the hell out of me :D
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I can hardly imagine a flight in such an airplane.)))
While have had my childhood and youth in ex-USSR I know all the names and some types of the planes and of course Aeroflot sounds so sweet as a dream, that takes me back to my first experience with planes. I flew a lot with my parents and love night flight. I remember Tu and IL I thought that time that only these planes exist in the whole world. Thank you for such beautiful pictures and explanation, I am glad that such all machines are still looking good and people taking care of them :)
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Wow, that is a lot of aircraft for a single museum. I think my favorite is probably the Tu-144C. It just looks really cool, and just being a supersonic passenger jet tops it off.
You sure grabbed a ton of details on the various planes and choppers, it was quite an impressive post. I do believe that my favorite part was the pictures. Not just the pictures but the clouds and exposure that was used. In almost every picture it was taken from an angle that accentuated the aircraft but also managed to show off the beautiful sky, which is where all of them but the truck belong. It is rather sad that they have all been retired and that some are the only ones of their kind left. (lol, sounded like I was talking about an endangered species.)
Have a great day.
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I also like the Tu-144 very much - its shape is a bit like a rocket.) The technology does not stand still, these models have been replaced by newer and better ones, and these will preserve the memory of aircraft engineering history for the descendants.)
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Interesting is the history of aviation in your country.
In the city of Ulyanovsk there are factories of airplanes? I call the attention that a museum with so much variety must be accompanied by a university, right?
you can tell from one model to another by the number of years the advance in technology by the design of areodynamics and the engines used.
I have some interesting military airplanes, I wish they were not used, I don't like wars, even so I am fascinated by engineering applied to areonautics.
Your pictures are great, good angles, too bad they don't have a staircase with floors to better appreciate the models even so, the sky and the pieces were well photographed.
My favorite models are Tu-144C. Board number USSR-77110 (this looks a lot like the French plane concord) and the Tu-116. Board number USSR-76462.
I'm sure I would also appreciate some of the architecture from other parts of russia including visiting Lenin but I wouldn't overlook this museum really looks fantastic.
Thank you for sharing your visit to the aviation museum.
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In Ulyanovsk there is an aviation plant, which still produces products. "Aviastar". Specializes in transport aircraft Il-76MD-90A, passenger and cargo aircraft of the Tu-204 family.
Also, the city has a large flight school.
Military aircraft, as far as I know, we have collected in the Museum near Moscow in Monino. Unfortunately, I have not yet reached it. Yes, military aircraft are beautiful, but it is better not to see them in action...
Thank you for rating the photos.) I was very lucky that there was such a sky - without it the photos would not have turned out so "voluminous".)
I also really like these models-Tu-144S and Tu-116. The Concorde and Tu-144с - planes of the same class, just different manufacturing countries.)
We can find a lot of interesting architectural places, but many of them are in poor condition...
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Howdy from Texas chanych85! wow what a selection of rare aircraft, it's amazing to see so many in one place! I particularly like that jet bi-plane but so many of these are fascinating with well written descriptions so well done!
Do you do alot of posts about aircraft or is this a one time thing?
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The museum is unique, because many samples of technology are there in a single copy.))
In the near future I will lay out some more photos from this museum.
And if you are interested, here is a link to my old post about the "cemetery" of aircraft - https://steemit.com/travel/@chanych85/aviation-cemetery
Well, of course, if I have the opportunity to visit such a place and share photos from there - I will certainly do it.)
howdy again chanych85! thanks so much for the information and link!