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Ilyushin Il-78
Soviet/Russian aerial refueling tanker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ilyushin Il-78 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-78; NATO reporting name Midas) is a Soviet/Russian four-engined aerial refueling tanker based on the Il-76 strategic airlifter.[2]
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An Il-78M of the Russian Air Force | |
Role | Aerial refueling tanker |
National origin | Soviet Union Russia |
Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
First flight | 26 June 1983 |
Introduction | 1984 (Il-78) |
Status | In service and production |
Primary users | Soviet Air Forces (historical) Russian Aerospace Forces Ukrainian Air Force (historical) Indian Air Force |
Produced | 1984–present |
Number built | 53[1] |
Developed from | Ilyushin Il-76 |
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