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The Ilyushin Il-103 is a single-engined, low-winged general aviation aircraft developed in the Soviet Union before its fall and produced in Russia. It was the first Russian aircraft to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification for sales in the United States, and is in service as a trainer in both civilian and military use in several countries worldwide.

Design and Development
Developed as a replacement for the Yak-18, which was the standard ab initio trainer of the Russian air force.

RA-10300 c/n01-01. Three prototypes. Flew 17 May 1994. Low wing, five-seats.

Primary source Russian link? FlightGlobal Russian source? GS Ilyushin FAS.org

Operational history
The Il-103 became the first Russian-designed aircraft to receive FAA certification for operation in the United States as a standard category aircraft. Produced by RSK-MiG, it has been adopted by the Republic of Korea Air Force as a primary trainer. It is called the T-103 in Korea.

Six aircraft were acquired by Peru under a 2000 contract for primary training.

Operators

 * Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force
 * Republic of Korea Air Force
 * 🇵🇪 Peru
 * Peruvian Navy
 * 🇵🇪 Peru
 * Peruvian Navy