The IL-76 is the only true heavy transport aircraft of our army, while Y-8 and others can only be regarded as medium and small transport aircraft.
The IL-76 is a medium and long-range heavy transport aircraft developed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau of the former Soviet Union.
It had its first trial flight in March 1971 and entered service in 1975.
It has a crew of seven. The power comes from four Л-30KД turbofan engines with 4X12000 kg thrust, maximum speed 850 km/h, and air drop speed at 260 km/h.
Empty weight: 70 tons
Maximum fuel weight: 70 tons
Maximum take-off weight: 190 tons, maximum load: 48 tons or 150 soldiers, able to carry various armored vehicles, anti-aircraft guns or anti-aircraft missiles.
It is equipped with advanced electronic equipment such as navigation radar, weather radar and airborne computer.