
Indian Air Force · Engine run-up
Ilyushin Il-76MD
Heavy strategic airlifter
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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.
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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
