North Korea’s Airline Air Koryo and Its Only AirShow - Wonsan AirShow
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2021
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In September 2016, I travelled to North Korea to attend the country's first ever air show; Wonsan AirShow. It was the most exotic air show I have ever attended, with a line-up of the rare Soviet vintage fleet of Air Koryo, the usual off limits of the North Korean Air Force, many joy flights on Air Koryo and the possibility to meet with North Koreans freely at the air show.
The air show was an unqualified smash hit! showing off North Korea’s aviation scene and bringing together foreign visitors and locals without hindrance, for the first time in the country’s history.
In the video, I also share what's it like to fly on Air Koryo's exotic fleet. From the modern Tupolev 204 to the vintage classic IL-18, IL-62, IL-76 and Tu-154. It is definitely an exotic experience you don't want to miss!
That MiG-21 landing, tho... I was expecting the main landing gears to snap.
Then the nose
I’m sure the tail striked as well
Smackdown and a tailstrike. It's great that North Korea allowed these ladies to fly planes, hopefully they received more training before flying again.
And the commentary is about women flying just at that moment :D
Aokwawokawok
Even 1 rated airline land plane smoother than ryanair airline
Lol
they have to, can't put much stress on that plane, not as many spare parts as ryanair has access to
tbf considering how many tu-154s are still in service in military airlines like the plaaf and russian air force there might be good maintenance for those, idk about the ilyushin tho
Agree
Haha don't forget easy jet lol
"It feels like turning 50 years back in time there" made me lmao
8:48 They could organize and host such an event for the first time just by watching the dvds? Wow
You must admit Air Koryo does take good care of their old planes .
A very very good care
Well...you kinda have too.
When your under heavy sanctions, and not allowed to purchase new 21st century toys. You gotta make do with what you have. 💁♂️
@@jackiechan_wtf4041 Well, don't also think they could afford it, Chinese and Russian could supply but think NK could not pay
@@c.o.y9418 True, but they are Asian. When Qaddafi made again relation to the West, there was French asked to look at Libyan Mirage planes to refurbish it. They told, from all the planes two could be refurbished, the rest is scrap due bad maintenance
@@manjelos they could most definitely afford new airplanes if sanctions weren’t in place
Have to say it's interesting seeing those old planes still flying today.
@@umarplanes but they still use those planes
@@captaintzuyu That's right
yeah im convinced that Russian planes are built like tanks
Only in n korea
Well the reason why north KOREA doesent buy other countries from other plane is it because it only uses soviet planes and a communisim country. Which is popular aircraft in N.K so they had to buy every soviet aircrafts
Tu-134... the very first plane I've ever flown on... it was an Aeroflot fight from Minsk to Simpheropol back in 1979, and I was only 6yo but I still remember that flight! We had quad seats, 2x2 facing each other. I've been fascinated with planes ever since that day! Having flown close to 3 million miles since then... Thank you for bringing back the memories, Sam!
also the first plane I ever flown on was an a310, it was a miracle engineering
So you must be born at Soviet era
@teio748 Yes, I was born in USSR.
@@Vlad6525 wow nice
2:32 that Tu154 was in version "B2", so it has a different engines option than "M" version (with well known Soloviev D30 engines, appeared in video with Il62 and il76) - Kuznetsov NK8 engines, so at 2:58 you can hear a beautiful pneumatic starters of these engines )) that's a super rare nowadays
Few civilians can say that they have flown on a IL-76. Fewer people still can say they flown in a Air Koryo IL-76.
Thanks a lot for sharing this unique experience. 😊
Anybody can book this tour tho and I can recommend it. Sadly you can only see what they wants you to see in North Korea but its still worth it
I'm one of them!
I can !
Great video. As an American coming to Vietnam since the 1980s and now living here for nearly 30 years I can say that I have travelled on quite a few of those planes specifically the TU154 many times flying domestically in the 1980s and 1990s, my favorite being an IL62 flying from Montreal to Moscow to Bombay to Hanoi then to Ho Chi Minh City and back in 1990 when Russia was still the Soviet Union, an IL18 from Manila to HCMC in 1989, and various times flying on board AN helicopters on work assignments. Always fascinated by those experiences!!
👍
IL62 a nice passenger killer.
You like Vietnam, eh, comrade?
Lol why do u wanna live in Vietnam ? While most of Vietnamese people wanna escape from that communist hell hole 🤣
@@billgracey6369 what this means?
A large group of aviation enthusiasts landed at Wonsan the year before this airshow took place and the reason for building the airport was that the North Koreans have plans to make the region a tourist zone. It wasn't built specifically for the air show, in fact it was previously a military base and still operates as such...
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This is a once in a life time experience and I think most of you guys are more excited than reviewing first classes with normal airlines. Thanks for sharing Sam. As always, amazing video!
It's amazing to see these old planes still flying, but it makes me wonder how they're keeping them in the air, since many of the components aren't made anymore.
The little bit of industrial capacity that the DPRK has is spent on keeping the military and other strategic assets going. Wouldn’t be surprised if they’re manufacturing their own components for these aircraft.
With the relationship between China and Russia that NK has I wouldn’t be surprised if they get components and parts made when needed. Obviously the Russian Federation keeps all Soviet designs and documents handy. There’s lots of these planes in boneyards to pick from too I’m sure
154 isn't allowed to fly in other places than marxist north korea anymore.
@@aabb-zz9uw Russian air force use the TU 154
@@aabb-zz9uw the china people's liberation army air force has 12 tu 154s in active service
The engine sounds amazing. Indeed, it is a far cry from modern aircraft engines but it still sounds like the reason why I love commercial planes.
Back to 70s..but the flight attendants they have are beautiful...no plastic surgery 😄😄 ..airshow is 👍👍👍👏👏
That transporter ride ☺️
Plane pranthum indelle😅
00:40 A spy from Ryanair 😅
Well I guess he just blew up his cover🤣🤣
@@AneesKhan_007 she
@Uyodh Ucidi r/woosh
I died :)))
🤣🤣🤣
World Air show: Get into the plane and get back off again.
North Korea Air show: Who wants a joyride on one of the many and oldest aircraft in the world.
Air Koryo could teach United about food service on their flights. That food looked better than United, even in BusinessFirst. Thanks for bringing this to us Sam. Fascinating.
I went to the DPRK a few years ago and flew with Air Koryo. A wonderful experience! Thank you Sam for all your work. Paul (London/UK)
😴
@@zelphx Not with you Alan..
@@tiocfaidh28 It's a good thing...
I had a terrible experience.
Air Koryo is one of those airlines that i dream to fly someday, love exotics airlines and planes :)
too bad it's flying to north korea lmfao
The last flight ever in your life
These planes aren't exotic in russia. They are just old and thirsty and they can't afford better planes.
@@amirulaiman7668 I can die just crossing the road in 10 minutes, life is always a risk :)
@@ps3301 Russia is also a nice place to fly in this type of planes, indeed :)
9:33 that mig-21 had a massive tailstrike right there,
Not to mention the sturdiness of the main landing gear...
You make it like you can land that aircraft better than they can 🙄
It's not much of an issue when you can hammer the dent away. *SovietAnthemPlays🎶*
They don’t get a lot of flight hours.
Soviet Aviation never stop to impress us with it exotic and authentic Machine
Looks like they kept them in great shape. Those engine noises we're great
Reminds me of the old cars in Havana, one wonders how long the Migs will survive in a battle against modern South Korean jets
@9:57 that IL-62 is just so beautiful!
FR But we can’t forget North Korea is still dangerous
That show looks great.. I hope they are able to have the air show again sometime in the future.
Wow I have never seen anything like this on even Western media thank you so much for making this part of UA-cam. I hope relations between North and South Korea get better. It's so rare to be able to see South and North Koreans enjoying one another's company. I'm so glad that aviation had brought them together. I hope someday they'll get to see one another again.
세계 유일 분단의 수난속의 , 코리안 페닌슐라, 의 북쪽 , 의 나의 조국 , 노수 코리아 , 조선 민주주의 린민 공화국의 여객기 멋지다 , 독립군 , 의병 , 모든 한반도 력사 속의 애국지사의 후손이 사는곳, 플라잉 라이크 윈드, 에어풀레인 , 탱큐 어푸리
시에리트 , 북남 통일의 당위성이 마침내 도래했다 , 북남 8000만의 소원을 이루자 , 멋진 고려 항공 , 예쁜 승무원 , 좋은 기내서비스 , 모두 , 훌륭하다 , 그레이트 , 조선 민주주의 린민공화국 에어프레인 , 고려항공 ㅜ그레이트
거기 국토의 반쪽에 우리 겨례 3000만이 말없이우리 조선을 지키면서 살고 게셨구나 ,! 려의돌 폭파하고 휴전선열고 , 다엠지를 평화고원 만들고 람쪽만의 대한민국이란
위선의 력사를 거두어라 , 북, 남이하나될ㅋ때나 겨우 대한민국이란 국호를 쓸까 , 말 까하는 상황에서 언제 까지 무고한 이러뉴우리동포의 심장에 총구를 겨는 분단을 지속할것인가
? 뉴욕의 유엔본부를 데엠지에평화공원만들어서 말이아닌 말마니아닌 명실상부한 세계 평화를 실현하는 한반도의 분단 , 제2차세계대전의 종지부를 찍고, 철도로 만주로 , 사이베리아 거뇌ㅓ서 유럽까지 달리게하자 , 레거시 전설처럼
All of those spotters including you Sam are one helluva lucky fortunate and blessed group! Thanks for showing us something we will never get to witness in real in our lifetime. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
Tourist: How was the airshow?
North Korean: Can't complain.
Tourist: Oh wow!
North Korean: No, really! I can't complain.
I have no doubt all the citizens involved at the airport were debriefed by authorities. Nothing like state-controlled social theater.
i do not know if im going to hell for laughing my ass off at this XD
Like the similar hats…reminds me of a few political parties we have minus the forced silly clapping. MAGA OF 2016 AND VAGINA OF 2016.
The real Truman Show
Can't complain! Remember, indiscriminate cowardly aerial bombing over cities and towns in Korean war wiped out 20% of the innocent civilian population in North Korea.
Moreover, century-old bullied practices of Capitalist Imperialist Western Sanctions over other nations throughout the whole wide world, (including in N. Korea, where Western sanctions caused over a million innocent N. Koreans deaths in famine/starvation in the past) are nothing more than "Economic Terrorism"; plain and simple. 🤔
For honest truths, pls read my informative multi-pages 'Ole Fella' comment at., ua-cam.com/video/H6nkAVegk0g/v-deo.html
I love how the show brought everyone together!
People (oppressed by a dictatorship) who were also probably handpicked?
@@TheStripedShirtGuy No
or else
You really think that? Bless your heart.
Best sarcastic post ever
"During the festival you will have lots of fun!"
That's an order, not optional, smile! *cocks gun*
Fool
What is different in the US? Clapping seals.
Absolutely Amazing, what an amazing video Sam, thanks so much for making and uploading it. Lots of Love from Ireland. Keep up the GREAT work.
Good maintanance of those old machines, it is amazing!
You will have fun at this festival, you have no other choice.
Lime at a Trump raleigh.
Such an amazing content! This is by far my most favourite video of yours Sam!
Politics aside one must admit, the North Koreans are extremely well calculated and detail oriented in their approach to everything. I always admire them for this even under the immense social pressure by their government.
That's exactly due to, as you have mentioned, the immense social pressure. If my memory is correct, a NK military officer got excecuted simply because he violated the COVID-management regulations
I'd be detailed oriented too if one simple mistake meant my life or a member of my family.
You do realize that's something that is pressed on the people by the government right? And they must do it with a smile or be imprisoned and taken away from their family or worse sadly 😥 😔
Since I’m from china. I’d say the Chinese would have played a big part in helping.
@@WhoYouDrewpeople rationalize and get accustomed to everything quickly, believe me. It's hard to understand if you've been raised in a democracy but one simply cannot always be anxious and miserable. Our mind will try to set into a sense of normalcy, even if illusional.
Amazing footage. Unbelievable experience flying on those antique aircrafts which you can't see anywhere else thoughout the world. I, myself however had flown on AN24, IL18, Tu134, Tu154 and IL86 in early 1980s, almost half a century ago
9:33 That was a Stall and almost a Tail strike.
Deliberate?
I think she did hit the tail strake - that pushed the nose down
Sam, Awesome.... Your very fortunate to have been able to go and to experience this once in a life time air show.
We never have accident since 1983. Thank you for saying nice things about Air Koryo.
Hello Kim
That looked like one badass air show. Thanks for the video and commentary.
I love that guy who ran past the speakers with a step stool
I flew with the Tupolev 154M (Slovak Airlines) in 1998. I still remember the sound of the engines. Nice memory.
I really like the soft light and very clear colours of the aircrafts in this film.
Incredible Soviet fleet. Sam you have made time machine to my childhood 👏👏👏
I was shocked when I heard the noise at 2:58 . There is a Tupolev 154 which I fly in FSX, and the starting sound is exactly the same! I was so amazed to hear that it's just the same as in real
maybe because it is recorded from Tu154?
Sam, this was a delightful video. One of your very best so far.
Fantastic footage thank you for sharing!
This is a great content Sam, love those legend airliners you have tried
Very impressive,you cannot fault their presentation.Planes look spotless👍
So many well cared soviet planes in one place for one unique experience is a kind of privilege. Even if the strong language barrier does not help, there is a possibility to mingle with North Korean people.
Thank you to the North Korean authorities for this wonderful show 👏!
Thanks for sharing, Sam 👍!
I flew many times on the old Soviet plane 154, when i was stationed in Pyongyang in the year 2000 (from the old airport that time) and flying to Beijing (2 hrs flight), which is featured in second fragment in this movie. During turbulence baggage fell off the open luggage cabins by times. During that time service was also impeccable. Flight always took off exactly at 09.00 am (they had that time only 2 flight per week from Pyongyang to Beijing) good food was served during this short flight. Very friendly crew. I am happy to see good progress over the years inside North Korea, especially the more new modern planes are impressive for them. 20 years ago it was pretty closed society especially for Foreigners living there due to job assignments. North Korea always had great shows and great artist which i attended with pleasure. I wish this nation the best. Manzee!
Joyride! How amazing! You’re one brave man Sam!
It's really impressive as one of the person watching from 'S.Korea'.
Great documentary Sam. As always. Thank you.
Sam, is there something we needed to know about waiting 5 years before showing us this? Also, I love the prelude from Kenedy, great event
He did show this 5 or 6 years ago, except he didn't narrate the video like he did here.
Apparently, its something to do with the space-time continuum around the DPRK...it takes four to five years to readjust to normal time, a bit like flying to the US west coast from Europe, only worse.:)
He needed to wait for the Dear Leader's approval.
The Bank Transfer finally went through
You can’t expose this in Trump era 😎
It’s awesome to see you still uploading even through the pandemic, you have put full support. Stay safe!!
This vídeo was made in 2016
@@vascovalente3929 The commentary wasn't.
@D R all of them?
Great job Sam! I love seeing diversity in aviation & the togetherness you mentioned. If you need a fellow aviator to tag along I'd sure enjoy the ride! On one of my days off ofcourse lol.
Crawler
Beautiful people, beautiful country.. thanks for sharing
That Mig-21 (9:33) could almost be considered as a crash landing. Hope the tires were alright.
I wonder how many hours/cycles she gets in a year.
Women have no business flying in a jet. Middle Easterners would be sick to their stomachs.
It will be great to capture those exotic plane flying from the sky !!!..
Wow ... speechless ... goosebumps. Thank you that you preserved these unique and rare show moments. Never expected in North Korea. Unfortunately, I only discovered the video now.
Thanks for musical sounds or engines ! Great job.
Dude what an experience! Insane! Like ur in another universe
I loved how the citizens were well scripted from the beginning to the end of the show. Just a normal showcase of power by the regime!
Your comment says a lot about you.
@@kidspalace2803 ?
@@kidspalace2803 I'm sorry to say that their comment says more about how it actually is in North Korea. Most of the country is malnourished to the point that their average height is several inches shorter than their South Korean brothers and sisters. Military service compulsory among all citizens for a minimum 10 year stint. The whole country is deprived of the needed electricity to provide for basic necessities that we take for granted in the west. It's so bad they need to do rolling black and brown outs on a regular basis. Just Google on black outs in North Korea. You can bring up a satellite photo of the region that shows a stark visual of how bad it is when you see China, Japan and South Korea brightly lit compared to seeing a mostly black North Korea.
So, when you say it says more about the person who observed that the North Koreans were carefully scripted in their behavior you demostrate how ignorant you are of the realities of life in North Korea. The North Koreans who attended that "air show" were favored citizens who lived priveleged lives in North Korea, not the average citizen.
After listening to Sams comments and high praise for North Korea I was not a little dubious. But when he was all atwitter at how organized they were walking back to wherever after the show I knew then that we wouldn't be getting an honest appraisal. I mean he slept in a barren room with three beds that were meant for little people and he was good with that? Really!? Now, if he was still in North Korea when he filed that "report", OK, I understand that. It's tough to be honest when you're in a totalitarian country. But, if he posted this story after he left N. Korea, then I think there's a problem.
Other than that, GREAT POST! You're right. Aviation does bring people together. I bet soon we'll see N. Korea embrace the worldwide community in friendship and brotherhood. It gives me the chills just thinking about it.
@ David Scott, does this explain why you're fat and chubby because you spent all your life eating junk food and watching netflix? Give credit to the North Koreans, they're resilient despite the sanctions imposed on them by the western cronies. They will never be fat because they work hard and eat clean. If it wasn't for the sanctions. North Korea would be more developed than most of the Western world
@@BigBadBrassBawls most intelligent western liberal
Thank you for sharing Sam. I flew to the DPRK about 10 years ago. Inbound on the TU5 and outbound on the IL6. A great experience I shall not forget.
Il-62!!! The first airplane I flew on as a kid. From Gothenburg (landvetter) to Moskow, near the end of the ussr.
I remember it very well, and I got a small red fur cat from the flight assistant. Still have that little cat with me today.
These are some of the most unique aircraft my eyes have ever seen. The Ilyushin Il-76 looks very similar to the Antonov an-22 aircraft.
P.S.- I love the Barbie doll house too
🤣😁
Really? I don't see a resemblance at all between the two planes other than they're cargo and have high mounted wings.
@@tonyroberts4807 correction I would say this aircraft looks more like the Antonov an-124 cargo. I am a novice aviation geek, but I feel like most of these Antonov series aircraft look the same.
Check the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter. You'll see the inspiration for the Il-76. The Soviets would study American designs and then fix the problems that would come up during test and operations. So aircraft like the Il-76 and An-124 would be real improvements over the American planes that inspired them. Welcome to Av Geekery, hope to see you on the flightline one day.
@@AndrewTubbiolo thanks and I appreciate the history on the planes.
@@AndrewTubbiolo go and look f35 and yak 141
Fantastic show,that IL62 is a beautiful Aircraft.
One of your best videos yet Sam. Well made. MIG 21 tail strike though was somewhat gripping.
I have the 1/200 Il-62 (Reg. P-885) model . It was great to see the exact 1:1 version of my model in action! Thanks
9:33 landing was a bit harsh and nearly a tail strike too... ouch
It was a pair of female pilots bro 😂😂😂😂
@@rajkatara2391 Someone that doesn't like female working?
@@rajkatara2391 So whats there to giggle? Are you trying to say that women are not capable of flying fighter aircraft?
@@rajkatara2391 dude, have u seen the stories of Russian women as fighter pilots in WW2, women can fly just as well as men.
That’s a really bad landing, earlier in the video we can see that tu-154 making an awful landing too, it bounced two times
Thank you so much for making this Sam. Best aviation experience in my life! And great meeting you too!
Flown many times on Air Koryo, including flights on the Antonov AN-148 and Tupolev TU-204. The SkyTrax rating of 1 star is very misleading as the ratings take into consideration auxiliary products such as Frequest Flyer Programs and number of destinations flown to. Items that Air Koryo have no control over. Not suggesting they are a 5 star airline either, but they are better than some low cost airlines that have higher ratings for sure...
Nice try communist spy
@@oldnite3414 You can verify what he says though...
@@oldnite3414 you should try it. Tell me how it goes also. Even without experiencing it, I bet it is still better than spirit and Ryan air…..
@@Keoponloeu Ryan air is amazing. Love Budget Airlines. I am a HUGE fan of SouthWest and Qatar Airways, but RyanAir is great when traveling in Europe. I despise Spirit lol
Wow!! I am so happy for you for being able to experience all these airplanes.
9:33 she definitely need some serious training exercises on landing lol😂
Women moment
I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking was that a tail strike.
@@buckybadger02 😅
@@achtunger5528Night Witches watch you from Heaven, sexist
Ahhh that engine sound soothes my mind
Fascinating video. Thank you Sam!
2:16 looks like my local shop beer bottle…😂
Aircraft designs are unique , a different world experience.
What an amazing experience that was. A side of North Korea we never see or hear about through mainstream media.
I love it when you said ".. International diplomacy.." we really need it. 👍🏼
Archeological aviation amazing !very good Sam !
I love those classic Tupolev and Ilyushin airliners! And it looked like a Su-25 snuck in!
The ending was wholesome talking about aviation uniting everyone. Aviation fans can all come around no matter what their background is to enjoy aviation.
I loved it Sam. Great stuff!
You are a real diplomat. I love your work and keep up building. Beautifully uniting.
What an experience. I hope they will do this show again and allow Westeners to visit. That IL-62!!
0:06 So how much do you want people’s ears to bleed?
*RUSSIAN ENGINEERS:* yes
The reason AirKoryo is a one star airline is due to the fact that it is the national carrier of the hermit kingdom (North Korea/ People’s Republic of Korea). Not because of its safety record or service. This is only what I think and conclude to based on info that was given to me.
Democratic people’s republic of Korea
Awesome to see videos like these with realistic opinions and views
2:54 am amazed how the attendant would specify the kilometers per hour
Simply wow. These good ol' Soviet machines... just amazing.
NK: this is our amazing fleet
Russia: we have them stored in museums
NK: naahh they have still lot more to offer...
Omg i love your video, i watch sam chui’s video since i was 7 years old, i love him, a fan from vietnam😍😍😍😁
Man... just cant get enough of those IL62's!
Air Koryo is so unique. it's so cool to see soviet old planes flying!
The Wonsan airport is actually build for tourism.
In all of Wonsan they are builiding beach hotels etc to get more tourist over there.
Oh, just wonderful, shame there's no more. I spent a year working down in Farnborough, 'on loan' from London, back in 1992. It was the first year the Soviets were not the Soviets and they let us walk around their area and look at all their planes. One of the pilots gave me his flight badge, it had the red star and SU something, I kept it for years but I think I've lost it now. Such a different era.
thank you for your balanced reporting
Thanks 👍 for this lovely editing
Absolutely amazing experience! 😎