Ilyushin Il-76
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a strategic and tactical airlifter built by Ilyushin in USSR. It first flew in 1971 and entered service in 1974. A rugged Soviet airlifter able to use short, unpaved runways in remote regions.
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- Top speed900 km/h (559 mph)
- Range4,400 km (2,734 miles)
- First flight1971
- Wingspan50.5 m (166 ft)
Ilyushin Il-76 specs
| Top speed | 900 km/h (559 mph) |
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| Range | 4,400 km (2,734 miles) |
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| Length | 46.6 m (153 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 50.5 m (166 ft) |
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| Height | 14.8 m (48 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 210 t (462,966 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 5 crew, 48 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × D-30KP turbofan |
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| First flight | 1971 |
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| Entered service | 1974 |
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| Built by | Ilyushin (USSR) |
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Ilyushin Il-76 facts
- Built to use short, rough, unpaved airfields, it rolls on 20 wheels.
- The navigator sits in a glass nose under the cockpit.
Quick quiz
When did the Ilyushin Il-76 first fly?
In 1971.
Who built the Ilyushin Il-76?
Ilyushin, in USSR.
How fast can the Ilyushin Il-76 fly?
Its top speed is 900 km/h (559 mph).
How far can the Ilyushin Il-76 fly?
About 4,400 km (2,734 miles).
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