Il-476

The Il-476, also known as the Il-76MD-90A, is an advanced version of the Il-76 military transport aircraft powered by four fuel efficient PS-90 engines which provide longer range and greater cruise speed. The Il-476 is expected to be outfitted with modern avionics and the airframe might incorporate in some degree composite materials making it lighter and expanding its service life. The upgraded aircraft is expected to carry out is maiden flight in 2013. The Russian Air Force will take delivery of the first production Il-476 by 2014. The upgraded versions of the Il-76, such as the Il-476, and An-124 aircraft will form the basis of the Russian strategic airlift capacity through 2030-2040 timeframe. The Il-476 airframe has already been selected as the basis for the A-100 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The IL-76MD-90 is a version of Il-76MD powered by more powerful PS-90A-76 turbofans, each rated at 35,000-lb, providing a maximum combined thrust of 140,000-lb at takeoff. The Il-76MD-90 increases the cruise speed from 750 kph to 850 kph compared with the D-30KP powered Il-76MD. Takeoff and landing run distances are shortened for the PS-90-A76 powered Il-76MD and the flight performance gets improved as well. The Russian Air Force took delivery of 12 upgraded Il-76MD-90 airplanes before 2010. The Russian Air Force placed the first order for 39 Il-476 aircraft valued at 140 billion Rubles on October 4, 2012. The first upgraded Il-76 aircraft performed the first flight at Aviastar-SP facilities in Ulyanovsk, Russia, in September 2012.

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