Ilyushin Il-18

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ilyushin-il-18

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the aircraft designation?Ilyushin Il-18
2. What is the NATO reporting name?Coot
3. Why did the Il-18 use turboprop engines instead of jets?Turboprops were more fuel efficient and worked well on shorter runways, making the plane good for many airports.
4. How long did the Il-18 stay in service?Some planes flew more than 45,000 hours, showing how strong and long‑lasting it was.

Turboprop Engine: A type of jet engine that uses a gas turbine to drive a propeller, offering a balance of speed, fuel efficiency, and takeoff performance.
Soviet Union: A federal socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991, encompassing a vast territory in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
Airframe: The structural framework of an aircraft, including wings, fuselage, and tail surfaces.
Export Success: The achievement of selling a product or technology to other countries, indicating its quality and competitiveness.