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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

Ilyushin Il-76

Photo: JetPix · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryC (Lower heavy)
Service ceiling39,500 ft (FL395)
Max climb rate1,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed145 kts
Landing speed160 kts
Cruise speed~410 kts TAS
Maximum speed~460 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length16,405 ft / 2.70 nm / 5,000 m
Landing field length12,152 ft / 2.00 nm / 3,704 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

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.


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