Ilyushin Il-76
Ilyushin · IL76
Heavy military transport still widely used in Russia and CIS countries. Loud and unmistakable on approach.
A RECAT C jet with 4 engines. Cruises at about 410 kts. Has a 1,000 fpm climb rate, below average for jets. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast.
4x JetHeavyRECAT CFL395 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | C (Lower heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 39,500 ft (FL395) |
| Max climb rate | 1,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 145 kts |
| Landing speed | 160 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~410 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~460 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 16,405 ft / 2.70 nm / 5,000 m |
| Landing field length | 12,152 ft / 2.00 nm / 3,704 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
Where you'll see it
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a military transport aircraft. You'll occasionally see military traffic transiting through en-route airspace.