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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. Has a 1,000 fpm climb rate, below average for jets. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast. Requires about 16.4k ft of field length for takeoff.

4x JetHeavyRECAT CFL395 ceilingILS capable

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

ParameterValue
Minimum speed145 kts
Landing speed160 kts
Cruise speed410 kts
Maximum speed460 kts

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length16,405 ft (2.70 nm)
Landing field length12,152 ft (2.00 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

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