38 — Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik Data

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Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik, c/n 12438
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38 is a Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik (serial number 12438). It is configured with 1 engine and 2 seats. Registration status is listed as Museum exhibit, with ownership recorded under Letecke Muzeum in Kbely, Czech Republic. The profile includes 4 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft 38, Kbely Air Museum 15.5.2018, at LKKB, photo by leo larsen
leo larsen
@ LKKB
Aircraft 38, Kbely Air Museum 15.5.2018, at LKKB, photo by leo larsen
leo larsen
@ LKKB
Aircraft 38, Kbely Air Museum 15.5.2018, at LKKB, photo by leo larsen
leo larsen
@ LKKB
Aircraft 38, On display at "Kbely Aviation Museum", Prague (LKKB)., at LKKB, photo by Graham Reeve
Graham Reeve
@ LKKB
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Ilyushin
Model Il-2 Shturmovik Search all Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik
Construction Number (C/N) 12438
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Mikulin AM-38
Aircraft
Registration Number 38
Alternative Code/Name 38
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Museum exhibit
Owner
Owner Letecke Muzeum
Address Kbely,
Czech Republic
User Comments
Admin, 2011-07-13 07:38:02
This Shturmovik served at the wars end by 3. Czechoslovak Combat Air Regiment. During the Ostrava Operation was on 20 April 1945 hit by AA-gunfire and with crew pilot Lt. Karol Novotny and gunner Sgt. Ladislav Leng force landed between front lines. From there was later transported back to the unit. After the war served by Czechoslovakia Air Force until end of 1948 and then donated to National Technical Museum. In 1966 was found at Kbely and began restorated from very damaged condition wreck. In 2005-06 was completly repaired and provided with authentic combat colours.