The IL-76MF aircraft is a modification of a mass manufactured IL-76MD military transport aircraft, and it
is designed for the same tasks as the basic model of the aircraft. The IL-76MF provides for the following operations:
- transportation of personnel;
- transportation of wounded and sick personnel;
- transportation of weapons and military equipment;
- airdrop of personnel, weapons and military equipment and cargo;
Unlike IL-76MD, the IL-76MF the length of the aircraft fuselage was enlarged by 6.6m; more powerful and efficient
PS-90A-76 engines replaced the previously installed models; the integrated piloting and navigation equipment
and aircraft systems were modified and updated; a new auxiliary power unit replaced the originally installed unit.