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Overview
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a four-engine military transport aircraft developed in the Soviet Union. Entering service in the 1970s, it was designed for both strategic and tactical airlift missions. The aircraft has been widely exported and adapted for multiple roles.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 4 × Soloviev D-30KP
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 4 × 26,500 lbf · 118 kN
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 5
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 11 ft 4 in · 3.45 m
- Cabin height
- 11 ft 2 in · 3.40 m
- Cabin length
- 80 ft 6 in · 24.54 m
- Exterior length
- 152 ft 11 in · 46.60 m
- Tail height
- 48 ft 5 in · 14.76 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 15 ft 9 in · 4.80 m
- Wing span
- 165 ft 8 in · 50.50 m
- Baggage volume
- 8,122 ft³ · 230.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 375,000 lb · 170,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- 336,000 lb · 152,500 kg
- Max payload
- 103,500 lb · 47,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 29,000 gal · 109,800 L · 87,800 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 490 kt · 564 mph · 907 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 130 kt · 150 mph · 241 km/h
- Range
- 3,600 nm · 4,140 mi · 6,670 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 50,850 ft · 15,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,000 ft/min · 15 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 5,250 ft · 1,600 m
- Landing distance
- 3,300 ft · 1,000 m
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Operational Context
Ilyushin Il-76 — four-engine strategic transport aircraft
The Il-76 first flew in 1971 and entered service in 1974. It features a high-mounted wing and rear loading ramp suitable for cargo operations. The aircraft was designed to operate from semi-prepared airfields and harsh environments.
Powered by four Soloviev D-30KP turbofan engines producing approximately 26,000 pounds of thrust (116 kN) each depending on variant, the Il-76 cruises at around 460 knots (852 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 400,000 pounds (181,437 kg). The aircraft can carry heavy vehicles and troops over long distances.
The Il-76 remains in service with numerous military and civilian operators. It has been adapted for roles including aerial refueling and firefighting. The aircraft is one of the most recognizable heavy transports produced outside the West.
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