RUSSIA

Russia’s new airplane tanker IL-78M-90A was developed from Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft. The upgraded version is equipped with four PS-90A new generation engines, has upgraded navigation system and a new cockpit with reduced workload for the crew and enhanced flight safety. The IL-78M-90A will allow simultaneous refuelling of two short-range aircraft. It is also possible to refuel long-range and special aircraft from the tail assembly. I It is also possible to simultaneously fuel up to four tactical aircraft.