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SEP 09, 2004 (newstodate): The Russian Federation Air Force condiers the re-engined IL-76MD to be the key direction of military-transport air fleet modernization.
Perm PS-90A-76 engines and new airborne equipment at IL-76MD aircraft will make the aircraft meet ICAO Stage 4 noise standards, improve its performance, and enhance its combat readiness.
Flight tests of the IL-76MD-90 military transport aircraft with Perm engines are slated for early 2005.
The new engines will provide increased payload at 48 tonnes, and more range, and cockpit crew will be down to two pilots due to new cockpit techology.
The military program is expected to facilitate also the come-back of the versatile IL-76 in commercial traffic after the enforcement of the EU noise ban on classic IL-76 operations.
Perm PS-90A-76 engines and new airborne equipment at IL-76MD aircraft will make the aircraft meet ICAO Stage 4 noise standards, improve its performance, and enhance its combat readiness.
Flight tests of the IL-76MD-90 military transport aircraft with Perm engines are slated for early 2005.
The new engines will provide increased payload at 48 tonnes, and more range, and cockpit crew will be down to two pilots due to new cockpit techology.
The military program is expected to facilitate also the come-back of the versatile IL-76 in commercial traffic after the enforcement of the EU noise ban on classic IL-76 operations.