Zveno-3S
Zveno-3S
Communications Aircrafts
Basic Information
Name
Zveno-3S
Designation
Zveno-3S
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Communications Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Ilyushin Aviaton Complex, UAC, VASO
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The Russian Air Force Zveno-3S is an airborne command post also referred to Doomsday airplane intended to host the President of Russia during a nuclear strike. The Zveno-3S is a derivative of the Il-96-400M airliner and will be fitted with a comprehensive suite of communications equipment in order to command bombers, submarines and land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles as well as the whole of Russian Armed Forces. The development of the Zveno-3S was made public in late July 2021 with the Russian Air Force set to operate two or three such aircraft. The Zveno-3S will be replacement for the Il-80 allowing flights twice as far and air refueling for extended flights.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Communications Aircrafts
Status
Under Development
Origin
Russia
Contractors
Ilyushin Aviaton Complex, UAC, VASO
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
First Flight
2023
Total Production
2
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
4
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Turbofan Engines: PD-18R (4)
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004152
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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