Ilyushin Il-76MD Aircrafts in Clouds over Red Square

Ilyushin Il-76MD Aircrafts in Clouds over Red Square
«Ilyushin Il-76MD Aircrafts in Clouds over Red Square»

Three Ilyushin Il-76MD aircrafts fly in clouds over Red Square during general rehearsal for the Victory Day Parade 2016 in Moscow on May 7th.

The Ilyushin Il-76 (NATO reporting name: Candid) is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967, as a replacement for the Antonov An-12. It was designed to deliver heavy machinery to remote, poorly served areas of the USSR. Military versions of the Il-76 have been widely used in Europe, Asia and Africa, including use as an aerial refueling tanker or command center.

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. Because of its ability to operate from unpaved runways, it has been useful in undeveloped areas. Specialized models have also been produced for aerial fire-fighting and zero-G training.

Photo #188 taken on May 07, 2016


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