MilitaryIl-76MD Candid
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Il-76MD is a modernized, long-range variant of the Soviet/Russian Il-76 strategic airlifter, designed for transporting heavy and oversized cargo, troops, and paratroopers. It is characterized by its robust design, allowing operations from unpaved airfields and in harsh conditions.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 850 km/h |
| Range | 4,400 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Weight | 190 t |
History
Developed by Ilyushin in the Soviet Union, it entered service in 1984 and has been widely used for military logistics.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | — | confirmed |
| India | Heavy | confirmed |
| Egypt | 2 | confirmed |
| Iran | 12 | confirmed |
| Ukraine | 4 | confirmed |
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