Why Il-76 has 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.
What is the Il-76 used for?
The Il-76 has seen extensive service as a commercial freighter for ramp-delivered cargo, especially for outsized or heavy items unable to be otherwise carried. It has also been used as an emergency response transport for civilian evacuations as well as for humanitarian aid and disaster relief around the world.
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.
What is the difference between Il-76 and IL-78?
The earlier Il-76 has a capacity of only 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). The Il-78 transfers fuel solely through the deployment of the probe-and-drogue refueling method.
How many Il-76 India have?
17 IL-76 transport
India also has the fleet of 17 IL-76 transport aircraft, as well as the seven IL-78 aerial refuelers, known as ‘Gajraj’ in the Indian Air Force.
How much does a C-17 cost?
about $340 million
With a price tag of about $340 million, the C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most in-demand cargo planes in the world. It can transport troops and cargo as well as aid in the evacuation of people in weather-ravaged or war-torn areas.
What is the difference between Il-76 and IL 78?
How many people can fit in an Il-76?
60 passengers
3) The IL-76 can transport up to 60 passengers or two shipping containers worth of cargo. It’s total payload capacity comes to 17,500 kg.
Where Il-76 is produced?
The Il-76 first flew on March 1971 (1971-03). Il-76 of the Indian Air Force lands in Leh, Ladakh. Production of Il-76s was placed in Tashkent Aviation Production Association in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (then a republic of the Soviet Union). Some 860 of the basic transport variants were made.