Commemorative stamp series - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1972 - 35 Pfennig

Aircraft types in the GDR The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic issues a further four multicolored special postage stamps on which types of aircraft are depicted that are in use in the GDR. Types of aircraft used in the GDR The growing international reputation of the German Democratic Republic, its foreign trade relations and generous support from the USSR were the basis for the successful development of civil aviation in the GDR over many years. In recent years, the airline of the GDR has become an internationally recognized partner of world aviation and has earned the trust of millions of passengers. The aircraft types IL 14, IL 18, AN 24, Z 37, Mi 8 and TU 134 show the continuous performance increase of the Interflug in passenger air traffic, in agricultural and special flight. With the commissioning of the modern four-jet jetliner of the IL 62 type, a new development phase began again. The use of this type of aircraft places new and greater demands on the staff of Interflug for the benefit of passengers, who benefit from the advantages of this type, comfort, speed and especially quiet attitude. 35 Pfennig value IL 62 A masterpiece of aircraft design is the IL 62. With this powerful and reliable aircraft Ilyushin and his team continued the good tradition of the proven IL 18 at a higher level. Four turbofan jet engines deliver a total output of 42,000 kp take-off thrust. An output sufficient to transport a take-off mass of 160 t at a peak altitude of 12,000 m with a cruising speed of 850 km / h over 9,200 km. Vibration-free and quiet, the flight runs for 138 passengers in the economy class and the spacious and comfortable 1st class, which seats 12 passengers. The nozzle giant IL 62 has a span of 43.20 m, is 53.12 m long and 12.35 m high.