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Ilyushin IL-76 Candid

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The Ilyushin Il-76

NATO reporting name: Candid
is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau as a commercial freighter in 1967, to replace the Antonov An-12. It was developed to deliver heavy machinery to remote and poorly served areas. Military versions of the Il-76 have been widely used in Europe, Asia and Africa, including use as an aerial refueling tanker and command center.

The aircraft was conceived by Ilyushin in 1967 to meet a requirement for a freighter able to carry a payload of 40 tonnes (88,000 lb) over a range of 5,000 kilometres (2,700 nmi; 3,100 mi) in less than six hours, able to operate from short (500 metres or less for a commercial airliner) and unprepared airstrips, and capable of coping with the worst weather conditions likely to be experienced in Siberia and the Soviet Union's Arctic regions. It was intended to replace the Antonov An-12. Another project design for a double-decked 250-passenger airliner was canceled. The Il-76 first flew in March 1971.


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IL-76 escorted by two Su-30MKI for a regional transfer


That's all, it's pretty simple being only 96 parts.. though it doesn't have any flares or countermeasures against threats like SAMs and A-A missiles. also guess the movie reference for the pic. and enjoy ;)

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 170.8ft (52.1m)
  • Length 158.7ft (48.4m)
  • Height 51.8ft (15.8m)
  • Empty Weight 34,638lbs (15,711kg)
  • Loaded Weight 45,443lbs (20,613kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.637
  • Wing Loading 12.6lbs/ft2 (61.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 3,605.9ft2 (335.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3577

Parts

  • Number of Parts 96
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 585