Ilyushin Il-78
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.
| Il-78 | |
|---|---|
| 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 Pakistan Air Force |
| Produced | 1984–present |
| Number built | 53 |
| Developed from | Ilyushin Il-76 |
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