Ilyushin Il-78 - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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. [2] Design and development. Il-78s from 203rd Guards Air Refuelling Regiment.
IL-78 Midas Air-to-Air Refuelling / Transport Aircraft
WEBThe IL-78MP is a multipurpose aerial-refuelling tanker or transport aircraft. It is fitted with removable fuel tanks in the cargo hold and UPAZ refuelling pods. These aircraft are deployed by the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) and can be easily converted to transport aircraft by removing the fuel tanks.
No. 78 Squadron IAF - Wikipedia
WEBNo. 78 Squadron is located at Agra AFS under Central Air Command. The IL-78s, which refuel at the rate of 500–600 litres a minute, can ferry up to 118 tonnes of fuel, and can simultaneously fill three air-borne fighter aircraft, and allowing the fighters to carry more pay load and penetrate deep into the enemy territories. [2]
Ilyushin IL-78 (Midas) In-Flight Refueling Tanker Aircraft
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Ilyushin IL-78 (Midas) In-Flight Refueling Tanker Aircraft including pictures.
To fill a critical gap, Indian Air Force looks to buy six mid-air ...
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Officials said the IAF is looking to procure six “pre-owned” aircraft — these can be modified into tankers — to meet its requirement of refuellers so that they can serve for 25 to 30 years. An IAF IL-78 MKI carries out air-to-air refuelling.
WATCH | IAF IL-78 refueling a surveillance jet mid-air is a sight …
WEBNov 30, 2017 · The Air Force, for the first time, carried out mid-air re-fueling of the Embraer AEW&C using the mighty Ilyushin Il-78 (IL-78), a tanker aircraft. The Air Force pilots carrying out today's exercise used what is known as the 'probe and drogue' air-to-air refueling technique.
Ilyushin Il-78 - The Aviation Zone
WEBIlyushin Il-78. Overview. Based on (or converted from) the airframe of the Il-76M military freighter, this aerial refueling tanker aircraft entered service in 1987 to replace the elderly and incapable Myasishchev M-4 “Bison”.
IAF - Ilyushin Il-78 MKI Launch & Recovery - YouTube
WEBThe Ilyushin Il-78 (NATO reporting name Midas) is a four-engined aerial refueling tanker based on the Il-76. Indian Air Force bought 6 aircraft.
IAF aircraft performs air-to-air refuelling of Egyptian Jet
WEBSep 5, 2023 · The Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23.
IAF’s mid-air refuelling fleet to take a hit as numbers fall
WEBThe Indian Air Force’s mid-air refuelling capabilities will take a hit next year when its Russia-procured Ilyushin-78 tankers go for an overhaul, leaving the air force with little option as two...