How to spot it
A high-wing four-jet freighter with a T-tail, a glazed navigator's nose and main wheels in big fairings on the fuselage sides.
Often confused with
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
The Il-76 has a glazed navigator's nose under the cockpit; the C-17 has a solid nose and winglets.
Ilyushin Il-76 vs Boeing C-17 Globemaster III: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Ilyushin |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | IL76 |
| First flight | 1971 |
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