Il-78M-90A

Tanker Aircrafts

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Basic Information

Name

Il-78M-90A

Designation

Il-78M-90A

Alternate Designation

Il-78M-2

Equipment Type

Tanker Aircrafts

Manufacturer

Aviastar-SP, Ilyushin Aviaton Complex

Date of Introduction

2020

Description

The Il-78M-2 is a modernized version of the Russian Air Force Il-78M tanker aircraft powered by four PS-90A turbofan engines and new avionics. The modernization program focuses on the replacement of flight, navigation, radio communications, lighting and other equipment deemed obsolete that will be removed adding modern avionics. The new components are interchangeable with those used on the Il-78M-90A tanker. Overall the service life of the upgraded Il-78M-E will be increased from 30 to 40 years. The first aircraft was being modified at the end of 2014 with the first flight expected in 2015 and the entry into service by 2016. The major contractors for this program are the Ilyushin Aviation Complex and Aviastar-SP both part of UAC.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 6

Wingspan 50.50 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Tanker Aircrafts

Status Active

Also Known As Il-78M-2

Origin Russia

Contractors Aviastar-SP, Ilyushin Aviaton Complex

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2020

First Flight January 25, 2018

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 6

Number of Engines 4

Area — Wing Area 300 square meter

Dimensions — Fuselage Diameter 4.8 meter

Dimensions — Height 14.8 meter

Dimensions — Length 46.6 meter

Dimensions — Wingspan 50.5 meter

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 141,000 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 200 ton

Mass — Payload 52 ton

Performance — Landing Run Distance 960 meter

Performance — Take Off Run Distance 1,550 meter

Speed — Cruise Speed 850 kph

Speed — Flight Speed during Refueling 600 kph

Time — Service Life 40 year

Volume — Refueling Tanks Capacity 45,928 liter

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Turbofan Engines: PS-90A-76 (4)

Variants

Variant 1 Il-76TF

Variant 2 Il-78MK

Variant 3 Il-76MF

Variant 4 Il-476

Variant 5 Il-76MD-M

Variant 6 Il-78M-90A

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Aerial Refueling Aircraft

Air > Aerial Refueling Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000368

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

46.6 m

Width

50.5 m

Height

14.8 m

Weight

200000 kg

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

Il-78MK

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Operators (1)

Russia

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