This is a list of aircraft produced by Ilyushin, a Russian aircraft manufacturer. Notable Ilyushin aircraft include: I-21 fighter, 1936. Il-1 fighter prototype, 1944. Il-2 Sturmovik ground-attack aircraft, NATO codename “Bark”, 1939, most-produced military aircraft of all time. Il-8, ground-attack prototype, 1943.

What is the Ilyushin Il-76 used for?

Ilyushin Il-76. The Ilyushin Il-76 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-76; NATO reporting name: Candid) is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union’s Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967, as a replacement for the Antonov An-12.

How many Il-76 planes does China have?

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force operates 17 Il-76 aircraft, including three kJ-2000 AEW&C versions and some Il-78 tankers, with a further 30 due for delivery. However, the deal for new IL-476 is canceled, instead China received ten refurbished IL-76 from Russia and developed its own transport the Xian Y-20.

Are Il-76s now equipped with anti-missile systems?

All Il-76 transport aircraft in service with the RF Aerospace Forces will receive anti-missile systems. The aircraft reconfiguration started in the spring of 2019. In 2021, a group of 16 aircraft containing a mixture of Xian Y-20s and Ilyushin Il-76s of the PLAAF violated Malaysian airspace near the Sarawak coast.

What kind of aircraft are the Il-76 and Il-82?

Il-78 “Midas”, an aerial refuelling variant of the Il-76, 1982. Il-82 airborne command post developed from the Il-76. Il-106 proposed heavy military transport. Il-112 light military transport prototype, 2019.

What was the first wide-body jet in the Soviet Union?

Il-86 “Camber” medium-range wide-body jet airliner, first Soviet wide-body and the world’s first quadro-jet with 100% two floors, 1976. Il-80 “Maxdome” airborne command post developed from the Il-86, 1985. Il-87 “Aimak” airborne control variant of the Il-86.

What are some projects that have been developed for the il-90?

Il-90 proposed long-haul airliner, 1988. Il-118 proposed twin turboprop engine version of Il-18. Il-196 long-range airliner project. A-60 experimental airborne laser laboratory developed from the Il-76MD, 1981.