477 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviatechnica SL-90 Leshii |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Interavia I-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interavia I-1 |
| C/n (msn): | A030102 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 38 |
The Interavia I-1 Leshii (a type of forest spirit in Russian folklore) was envisioned to fulfill a wide range of civil aviation roles, including flight training, SAR, aerial photography, environmental survey, etc. Initial production began at the LMZ plant outide Moscow, with the plan that components would be manufactured there and final assembly would take place at LMZ (as I-1) for Russia and at Phönix-Aviatechnica in Plovdiv (as the SL-90) for Bulgaria. By April 1993, 48 examples had been built in Russia and a handful in Bulgaria. This plane carries the number 50 on the lower fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interavia I-1 |
| C/n (msn): | A030102 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviatechnica SL-90 Leshii |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Interavia I-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interavia I-1 |
| C/n (msn): | A030102 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 38 |
The Interavia I-1 Leshii (a type of forest spirit in Russian folklore) was envisioned to fulfill a wide range of civil aviation roles, including flight training, SAR, aerial photography, environmental survey, etc. Initial production began at the LMZ plant outide Moscow, with the plan that components would be manufactured there and final assembly would take place at LMZ (as I-1) for Russia and at Phönix-Aviatechnica in Plovdiv (as the SL-90) for Bulgaria. By April 1993, 48 examples had been built in Russia and a handful in Bulgaria. This plane carries the number 50 on the lower fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Interavia I-1 |
| C/n (msn): | A030102 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DOS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| C/n (msn): | 9231423 |
| Operator Titles: | Hemus Air |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846471Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
This Yak-40 was originally delivered to the Bulgarian Government (operated by Balkan in their scheme) in the Salon VIP configurration in 1971 and was transferred over to Hemus Air in 1986. Subsequently it went on to also fly (on lease) with East West European, Trans Sahel, Bellview Airline, Nova Composit and Albanian before being wfu by Hemus in 2006. After a period of storage the plane has been on display at this musem since June 2016.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DOS |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| C/n (msn): | 9231423 |
| Operator Titles: | Hemus Air |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DOS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| C/n (msn): | 9231423 |
| Operator Titles: | Hemus Air |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846471Submit Correction |
| View count: | 76 |
This Yak-40 was originally delivered to the Bulgarian Government (operated by Balkan in their scheme) in the Salon VIP configurration in 1971 and was transferred over to Hemus Air in 1986. Subsequently it went on to also fly (on lease) with East West European, Trans Sahel, Bellview Airline, Nova Composit and Albanian before being wfu by Hemus in 2006. After a period of storage the plane has been on display at this musem since June 2016.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DOS |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-40 |
| C/n (msn): | 9231423 |
| Operator Titles: | Hemus Air |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ASF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15075048 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 34 |
This 1958-built Cessna has been on display at the museum since 2009.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ASF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15075048 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ASF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15075048 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 846386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 34 |
This 1958-built Cessna has been on display at the museum since 2009.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ASF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 150L |
| C/n (msn): | 15075048 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 474 |
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area. Can anyone help with a serial?
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 474 |
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area. Can anyone help with a serial?
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-6018 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7203008 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
The Ka-26 ws first imported into Bulgaria in 1973 with this example moving to the museum from its base at the small agricultural airfield near Benkovski.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-6018 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7203008 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-6018 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7203008 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 44 |
The Ka-26 ws first imported into Bulgaria in 1973 with this example moving to the museum from its base at the small agricultural airfield near Benkovski.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-6018 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7203008 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-5002 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1M |
| C/n (msn): | 303001 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 53 |
The Hare was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971 with this example based at Krumovo AB. It came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-5002 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1M |
| C/n (msn): | 303001 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-5002 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1M |
| C/n (msn): | 303001 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 842854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 53 |
The Hare was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971 with this example based at Krumovo AB. It came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-5002 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1M |
| C/n (msn): | 303001 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837612Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837612Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 136 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150601 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837572Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 136 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150601 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 136 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150601 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837572Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 136 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150601 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 137 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150602 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 137 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150602 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 137 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150602 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 137 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150602 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150599 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837570Submit Correction |
| View count: | 82 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150599 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150599 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837570Submit Correction |
| View count: | 82 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 134 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | 150599 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837569Submit Correction |
| View count: | 72 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837569Submit Correction |
| View count: | 72 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 141 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150723 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 140 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150722 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 61 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 140 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150722 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 140 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150722 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Photo ID: | 837562Submit Correction |
| View count: | 61 |
On August 14th 2025, 3x ex Bulgarian Hinds were loaded onto an Antonov Airlines Antonov An-124 (UR-82029), supposedly to bolster Ukraine's army aviation capabilities. Flightracking shows otherwise, with the AN-124 flying to Burgas Airport in Bulgaria then to the UAE on the 15th of August. No confirmation on which serials but I doubt they are airworthy.
| Registration / Serial: | 140 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 150722 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Photo by: | Shaun PsailaContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 835351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 88 |
Recently placed on display here at the time of photo
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 835351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 88 |
Recently placed on display here at the time of photo
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-907 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170(473)05 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 833099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 47 |
Operated by Plovdiv Aero Club. Last noted at Izgrev in 2023, hulk painted in grafitti
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-907 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170(473)05 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-907 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170(473)05 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 833099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 47 |
Operated by Plovdiv Aero Club. Last noted at Izgrev in 2023, hulk painted in grafitti
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-907 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1170(473)05 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 832829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Now repainted in a sand colour
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 832829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Now repainted in a sand colour
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | August 1992 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-3007 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPP Z-37 Čmelák |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-37 Čmelák/Agro Turbo |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-37... Cmelak |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 429 |
The first Čmelák arrived in Bulgaria in 1968. This example has been on display at this super museum since 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-3007 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-37... Cmelak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-3007 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPP Z-37 Čmelák |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-37 Čmelák/Agro Turbo |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-37... Cmelak |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 429 |
The first Čmelák arrived in Bulgaria in 1968. This example has been on display at this super museum since 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-3007 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-37... Cmelak |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| C/n (msn): | 791509 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1182 |
The first Yak-50 was delivered to Bulgaria in 1979 and the type flew with many aeroclubs throughout the country. This example flew with the Gorna Oryahovitsa aerobatic club and came to the museum for display in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| C/n (msn): | 791509 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| C/n (msn): | 791509 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830213Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1182 |
The first Yak-50 was delivered to Bulgaria in 1979 and the type flew with many aeroclubs throughout the country. This example flew with the Gorna Oryahovitsa aerobatic club and came to the museum for display in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-50 |
| C/n (msn): | 791509 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-711 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-26 Trener |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-326 Trener Master |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-326A Akrobat |
| C/n (msn): | 1043 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830194Submit Correction |
| View count: | 531 |
This Z-326 was donated to the museum by the Plovdiv aero club in 1998. It was previously painted in spurious 'LZ-011' markings, but it is actually ex LZ-711. This airframe is often misidentified as ex HA-SAM, c/n 1099, a Z-526, but HA-SAM still existed in a hangar at Budaörs as of June 2024, see here.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-711 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-326A Akrobat |
| C/n (msn): | 1043 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-711 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Zlin Z-26 Trener |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Zlin Z-326 Trener Master |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-326A Akrobat |
| C/n (msn): | 1043 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 830194Submit Correction |
| View count: | 531 |
This Z-326 was donated to the museum by the Plovdiv aero club in 1998. It was previously painted in spurious 'LZ-011' markings, but it is actually ex LZ-711. This airframe is often misidentified as ex HA-SAM, c/n 1099, a Z-526, but HA-SAM still existed in a hangar at Budaörs as of June 2024, see here.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-711 |
| Aircraft Version: | Zlin Z-326A Akrobat |
| C/n (msn): | 1043 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 827341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
The N11.V1 was the first helicopter to originate from Bulgaria. It was designed by Nikolay Popovski and went on to perform a few test flights in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-001 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 827341Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
The N11.V1 was the first helicopter to originate from Bulgaria. It was designed by Nikolay Popovski and went on to perform a few test flights in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-001 |
| Aircraft Version: | Nikolay Popovski N11.V1 |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-130 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101 Gawron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101 Gawron |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101A Gawron |
| C/n (msn): | 119271 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 827328Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
The A version of this Polish agricultural and utility aircraft had improved equipment and a right-side door added. It was produced between 1962 and 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-130 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101A Gawron |
| C/n (msn): | 119271 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-130 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101 Gawron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101 Gawron |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101A Gawron |
| C/n (msn): | 119271 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 827328Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
The A version of this Polish agricultural and utility aircraft had improved equipment and a right-side door added. It was produced between 1962 and 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-130 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Okecie PZL-101A Gawron |
| C/n (msn): | 119271 |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |