How many IL-76 does Indian Air Force have?

Ilyushin Il-76

Il-76
Introduction	June 1974
Status	In production, in service
Primary users	Russian Air Force Ukrainian Air Force Indian Air Force Libyan Air Force
Number built	960+

Why does the IL-76 have a glass nose?

The main reason for the glass nose was locating runways and/or drop zones (paratroopers and airdrops). You have to remember that Russia has some pretty crappy weather, and during the winter some places are white-out conditions pretty non-stop.

Is the IL-76 still in production?

The Ilyushin Il-76 is one of the most versatile aircraft ever created in Russia. Developed in the late 1960s as a replacement for the An-12 turboprops, the four-engine jet was much like the USAF’s C-141, an airlifter that operated until 2006.

How many tanks can a IL-76 carry?

It has a total fuel tank capacity of 145, 500l, including 109,500l in wing tanks and 36,000 in fuselage tanks. The Il-76MF aircraft is a derivative of the Il-76MD, with the fuselage lengthened by 6.6m. The new PS-90A-76 engines give a 25% higher take-off thrust (16,000kgf) than the D-30KP engines on the MD variant.

Can IL-76 carry tanks?

“That aircraft is capable of transporting cargoes of 80 tons at a cruising speed of 770-850 kph to a distance of up to 5,000 km. However, the Il-76 is capable of carrying only one T-72 tank, while to transport a T-90 tank, some of its assembly units will have to be removed,” he said.

How much does an IL-76 cost?

COST. Based on available transaction records, an Ilyushin-76 TD should set you back around $50 million, unless you want to buy second-hand.

How many troops can IL-76 carry?

IL-76MD-90A cargo handling capabilities Il-76MD-90A can carry 126 parachutists or 145 troops in single deck arrangement and 225 troops in double-deck arrangement. It can also house special equipment to carry 114 injured persons.

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What is the Indian name of IL-76 aircraft?

Gajraj
#AFDay2020: IL-76 “Gajraj” is a four-engine, multi-purpose, turbofan strategic airlifter & military-transport aircraft. The aircraft can deliver heavy machinery to remote areas, carry tanks, artillery & is utilised for #HADR Operations.

How many troops can an IL-76 carry?

The Il-76MD-90A can carry 126 paratroopers with parachutes, 145 personnel in a single-deck version and 225 in a double-deck version. the aircraft is capable of transporting and landing modern infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled guns and other equipment of the airborne troops.

Where did the Ilyushin Il-76 crash?

The 2003 Iran Ilyushin Il-76 crash occurred on 19 February 2003, when an Ilyushin Il-76 crashed in mountainous terrain near Kerman in Iran. The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps aircraft, registration 15-2280, was flying from Zahedan to Kerman when it crashed 35 kilometres (22 mi; 19 nmi) southeast of Kerman.

What happened to the Il-76T plane?

On 30 November 2012 an Aéro-Service Il-76T (also reported as being operated by Trans Air Congo in the days after the accident) crashed 850 meters short of runway 5L of the Congo’s Maya-Maya Airport in Brazzaville while landing during a violent storm, killing 32, including the 5 aircrew, another person on board and 26 people on the ground.

Which airlines fly the Il-76?

Phoenix Aviation operates 2 Il-76TD. Avialeasing operates the Il-76 on a charter and lease basis. Uzbekistan Airways operates 14 Il-76TD. Yemenia operates two Il-76TD. As of April 2018, a total of 80 Il-76 series aircraft have been written off in crashes and other accidents.

How many Il-76 planes have crashed in Russia?

As of April 2018, a total of 80 Il-76 series aircraft have been written off in crashes and other accidents. There were at average two Il-76 crashes or similar accidents per year since 1979, with more than 1000 casualties. On 23 November 1979, a Soviet Air Force Il-76, registration CCCP-86714, banked left during an approach to Vitebsk Airport.