Il-78

Country of origin Soviet Union

ManufacturerIlyushin, Tashkent Mechanical Plant, Aviastar-SP

The Ilyushin Il-78 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-78; NATO reporting name Midas) is a Soviet/Russian four-engined aerial refueling tanker based on the Il-76 strategic airlifter.

Specifications

Number built: 53
Introduced: 1983
First flight: 1983
Entered service: 1985

Countries that use it (6)

Algeria

China

India

Pakistan

Russian Federation Soviet Air Forces

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