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  • IL-78MK
    The IL-78MK (convertible) refueling tanker was developed based on the IL-78M aircraft. The IL-78MK is designed for the in-flight refueling of up to three aircraft of various types. The aircraft can be refueled in the air by day or night in the appropriate conditions of visibility. On the ground the airplane is capable of refueling of up to four airplanes simultaneously.

    The airplane can be reequipped on site in operational conditions and then operate as a military transport aircraft for airdrop and air landing of cargoes and personnel.





    Dimensions (external)
    wing span (m)50,5
    length (overall) (m)46,6
    height (overall) (m)14,76
    wing area (m2)300
    sweepback angle at 1/4-chord line (degree)25
    fuselage diameter (m)4,8

    Engines
    engine typeD30-KP ser.2 by-pass turbojet engine
    number of engines (pcs)4
    max take-off thrust (International Standard Atmosphere, Í=0) (kg)4 õ 12000
    bypass ratio2,3
    ICAO standards complianceApp.16, Ch.2

    Weights and Volumes
    max take-off weight (t)210
    max payload (t)48
    fuselage fuel tanks capacity (liter)2õ22964

    Performance
    flight speed (km/h)750
    flight speed during refueling operation (km/h)440-600
    take-off run (m)2200
    landing run (m)1000

    Seats
    flight crew6


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