Oleg Antonov State Aviation Museum

One of the most interesting and novel places in Kyiv is the State Aviation Museum. It has a wide range of soviet aircraft and technology. Like many displays in Ukraine, it is possible to get up close and personal with the aircraft. It is possible to walk right up to and around the planes and even enter a few for a small payment. The aircraft they have are unique and diverse and include fighter jets, civil aircraft, helicopters, and surveillance aircraft. The museum is only a short drive from the centre of Kyiv and is close to Solomianska Brewery, which is worth a stop if you are in the area.

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Seeing the Mil Mi-26 helicopters’ size was incredible, they were bigger than many of the planes and had a large rota span. Standing next to the aircraft and seeing the planes’ size difference was neat and seeing the unique design of the Antonov An-71 surveillance plane was a highlight. The museum is well worth a stop for a couple of hours whether you are an aviation enthusiast or not. I am not a particular aviation enthusiast, with my aircraft expertise mainly coming from my frequent travel, but it was an interesting and fun day out.

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