Il-114TOP "Gunship"

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The development program of the flying gun emplacement for the Russian Air Forces, took place in the '90s. 

At first the, under-development, carrier plane Tu-330 by Tupolev, was suggested, but it was rejected.

So the search turned to other existing carriers and at the end the Il-114T was chosen. After some modifications to the plane structure, 2 guns were added in turrets, under the fuselage, with main one this of 120 mm caliber, type 2S23 “Nona” with a max reserve of 90 high explosive cartridges. In the tail a 2Α-42 30 mm gun was installed with a1100 cartridge reserve.

The guns are placed in a way that can move in 90o degrees in both vertical and horizontal axes. 

Gun 2S23 “Nona” 120 mm gun turret. It's controlled by the gun operator with the Firing Control System operator's help. Gun 2A-42 30 mm. It's controlled by the gun operator with the Firing Control System operator's help.

According to the specifications, the plane should be equipped with such systems as:

- high accuracy target-attack weapon system
- electro-optical sensors
- a SAR radar a 120 mm gun
- a 30 mm gun
- modern communication systems

(Note: The plane's design, even at the early stages, with it's configuration and its armature raises questions especially when the guns fire against targets (i.e. target tracing and other). 

Three-view drawing

Technical specifications