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Il-76MD-90A
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Il-76MD-90A

Tactical Transports · Russia · 2012
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Il-76MD-90A

Il-76MD-90A
Il-76MD-90A Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
85
Short / Rough-Field Capability
75
Range
70
Cargo Versatility
80
Reliability
70
Self-Protection
40
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerUnited Aircraft Corporation, Aviastar-SP, Voronezh Aircraft Production Association
CategoryTactical Transports
EraModern Era
In service2012
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
2/10
Modern Era
39/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
85
Short / Rough-Field Capability
75
Range
70
Cargo Versatility
80
Reliability
70
Self-Protection
40
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Il-76MD-90A
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight2012
  • Service Entry Year2015
  • Crew5
  • Primary Rolestrategic and tactical airlift
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypeSoloviev D-30KP-2
  • Number of Engines4
  • Thrust (each)142
  • Power (each, turboprop)2,980 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Cruise Speed770 km/h
  • Top Speed850 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Maximum Range5,000 km
  • Range with Max Payload4,000 km
  • Takeoff Run1,700 m
  • Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
  • Maximum Payload60,000 kg
  • Cargo Hold Volume326
  • Troop Capacity140
  • Paratroop Capacity125
  • Vehicle Capacity2 BMD-1 or 3 BTR-80
  • Pallet Positions16
  • Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length46.59 m
  • Wingspan50.5 m
  • Height14.76 m
  • Empty Weight92,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight210,000 kg
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2012
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2012Production started
14
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
A hinged rear fuselage section on military transport aircraft that lowers to enable direct loading/unloading of cargo or vehicles from the aircraft's tail.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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