II-76

The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose four-engine strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau. It is primarily used for transporting heavy machinery, equipment, and personnel, capable of operating from unpaved runways.

Developed by Ilyushin in the Soviet Union, it first flew in 1971 and entered service in 1976, becoming a workhorse for military and humanitarian airlift operations.