Ilyushin - Soviet Union / United Aircraft - Russia
Manufacturer(s)
Algeria; China; Libya; Pakistan; Russia; Soviet Union; Ukraine
Operators
1984
Service Year
Soviet Union
National Origin
Active, Limited
Project Status
6
Crew
53
Units
AERIAL REFUELING
Dedicated or converted airframe used to deliver fuel to awaiting allied aircraft.
152.9 ft
(46.60 meters)
Length
165.7 ft
(50.50 meters)
Width/Span
48.4 ft
(14.76 meters)
Height
158,733 lb
(72,000 kilograms)
Empty Weight
462,971 lb
(210,000 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+304,238 lb
(+138,000 kg)
Weight Difference
4 ? Aviadvigatel D-30 KP turbofan engines developing 27,000lb thrust each.
Propulsion
528 mph
(850 kph | 459 knots)
Max Speed
39,370 ft
(12,000 m | 7 miles)
Ceiling
4,536 miles
(7,300 km | 3,942 nm)
Range
MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030