page_title: Ilyushin Il-76
section_title: Prototypes and developmental variants
hierarchical_section_title: Ilyushin Il-76 / Variants / Prototypes and developmental variants
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context_page_description: The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967, as a replacement for the Antonov An-12. It was designed to deliver heavy machinery to remote, poorly served areas. Military versions of the Il-76 have been widely used in Europe, Asia and Africa, including use as an aerial refueling tanker or command center.
  The Il-76 has seen extensive service as a commercial freighter for ramp-delivered cargo, especially for outsized or heavy items unable to be otherwise carried. It has also been used as an emergency response transport for civilian evacuations as well as for humanitarian aid and disaster relief around the world. Because of its ability to operate from unpaved runways, it has been useful in undeveloped areas. Specialized models have also been produced for aerial firefighting and zero-G training.
context_section_description: Il-76TD-90 / Il-76MD-90
  Engine upgrades to Perm PS-90s.
  Il-76 firebomber
  Firefighting aircraft to drop exploding capsules filled with fire retardant.
  Il-76PSD
  SAR version of Il-76MF
  Il-96
  Early development of convertible passenger/cargo aircraft, (project only, designation re-used later)
  Il-150
  proposed Beriev A-50 with Perm PS-90 engines.
  Beriev A-60
  Airborne laser weapon testbed. (Il-76 version 1A)
caption: Il-76TD-90, Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines have larger diameter.
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