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Ilyushin Il-76MD photographed by Rushikesh Pardeshi

Indian Air Force  ·  Engine run-up

Ilyushin Il-76MD

Heavy strategic airlifter

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The aircraft

Ilyushin Il-76MD

Captured during engine run-up, the Ilyushin Il-76 is a heavy strategic airlift aircraft designed to transport troops, cargo, vehicles and equipment over long distances. Operated by the Indian Air Force, the Il-76 has played a vital role in strategic airlift and military logistics, combining a large payload capacity with the ability to operate from challenging airfields.

Capture data

How it was shot

Focal
102mm
Aperture
f/7.1
Shutter
1/160s
ISO
100
Date
2026-08-06

Airframe

The turntable

Azimuth

000°

Drag to rotate

Reference

Specification

Role
Strategic airlift
Payload
Heavy, long range
Field performance
Challenging airfields