Ilyushin
Ilyushin refers to both a Russian surname and the Ilyushin Design Bureau, a major Soviet and Russian aircraft design organization. The bureau, founded in the 1930s by Sergei Ilyushin, produced a wide range of aircraft for military and civilian use and became one of the leading design centers in the Soviet aerospace industry.
Its best-known design is the Il-2 Sturmovik, a heavily armored ground-attack aircraft used during World War
In the postwar era, Ilyushin developed a mix of bombers, transports, and civil aircraft. Notable models include
During the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the bureau became part of the integrated Ilyushin Aviation
The name Ilyushin remains a prominent symbol in Soviet and Russian aviation, reflecting a tradition of military