Russia trying hard to export Il-76MD-90A airlifter to China

[Blue Marlin]

Russia trying hard to export Il-76MD-90A airlifter to China

A Russian Air Force Il-76MD-90A prepares to land (Internet photo)

Russia is pushing very hard for the sale of the Il-76MD-90A, the latest version of the Il-76 strategic airlifter to China because it is very likely to be the last chance for the nation to export such a large transport aircraft to the Chinese market, according to a Sept. 21 article posted on Beijing-based Sina Military Network.

Yury Slyusar, the president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation had already expressed Russia's ambition to provide the Il-76MD-90A to China when he was interviewed by Moscow-based Sputnik News previously during the Beijing Aviation Expo held between Sept. 16-19. Slyusar said that it is the most advanced version of the Il-76 transport aircraft ever designed and that he hopes to receive a warm response from China.

He mentioned that Russia is ready to promote the sale of the Il-76MD-90A to the global market including China. The Sina Military Network said that there are three major reasons for Russia to believe that China will purchase the Il-76MD-90A from it. First, it is equipped with the more powerful PS-90A-76 developed by Perm Krai-based Aviadvigatel. It alone makes the Il-76MD-90A better than any of its predecessors.

Secondly, Russia for the first time has the economic capability to produce Il-76 transport aircraft on a massive scale. China is currently the only nation with a market big enough for Russia to export them in a large number. Thirdly, Russia is willing to customize a Chinese version of the Il-76MD-90A aircraft specifically for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This means that all the indicators inside the cockpit of the Il-76MD-90A for China will be written in Chinese.

The Sina Military Network, however, said that Yuri Slyusar is only interested in doing business with China. As soon as China develops a proper engine such as the WS-20 for its own Y-20 medium-size transport aircraft, the nation will no longer need to purchase any foreign strategic airlifter as it will develop its own.

 

[UKBengali]

Russia has practically no chance of selling as the Y-20 will be ready, with Chinese engines, in a couple of years.

 

[conworldus]

Russia has been trying to sell Su-35, Amur submarine, to China, too. Chinese interest is minimal at best.

 

[Indus Falcon]

Ilyushin IL-76MD-90A (IL-476) Aircraft, Russia

Key Data

• Type Military transport aircraft
• Manufacturer Aviastar-AS
• Operator Russian Air Force
• Length 46.6m
• Cruise Speed 820km/h to 850km/h
• Engine PS-90A-76 turbofan bypass

Ilyushin IL-76MD-90A is a new military transport aircraft (code name: IL-476) developed by Ilyushin Aviation Complex, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). It is a modernised version of the IL-76MD which itself is based on the IL-76 cargo aircraft platform.

The IL-76MD-90A cargo aircraft is manufactured at the Aviastar-SP production facility in Ulyanovsk. The factory test flight of the first IL-76MD-90A was concluded in January 2013.

The aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight test in March 2013, near Moscow. It flew at altitudes of 2,000m to 10,000m for a period of one hour and 55 minutes during the test flight.

The flight test programme of IL-76MD-90A is expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2014.

IL-76MD-90A is developed to transport a range of military equipment, armed personnel, heavy and long size vehicles and cargoes. It will also be used in parachuting cargo / troops and other air borne cargo missions.

Orders and deliveries of the Russian military transport aircraft
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a $4bn contract with UAC for the delivery of 39 IL-76MD-90A aircraft, in October 2012. The deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2014.


IL-76MD-90A design, based on the IL-76
"The IL-76MD-90A cargo aircraft is manufactured at the Aviastar-SP production facility in Ulyanovsk."
The IL-76MD-90A is based on the same airframe and fuselage of IL-76 aircraft. The cargo aircraft integrates advanced features such as redesigned wing section, new cockpit with modern avionics and powerful engines.

The aircraft has a length of 46.6m, height of 14.76m, wing span of 50.50m and a wing area (trapezoidal) of 300m². The landing gear track (outer wheels) and fuselage mid-section diameter of the aircraft are 8.16m and 4.8m respectively.

The IL-76MD-90A has a maximum take-off weight of 210t and can carry a maximum payload of 52t. It can accommodate up to five crew members.

Cockpit and avionics of the Ilyushin aircraft
The advanced glass cockpit of the IL-76MD-90A is installed with three intelligent control panels and a KSEIS-KN-76 aircraft status master monitor display system with eight multifunctional liquid crystal displays. The glass cabin provides better view to the cabin crew.

The IL-76MD-90A also integrates a digital ACS-76 auto flight control system and a new Kupol-III-76M flight sight navigation system with a display indication.

IL-76MD-90A cargo handling capabilities
The cargo cabin of the aircraft is designed with a length of 24.5m (with ramp), width of 3.45m, and height of 3.4m. The cargo cabin offers an interior volume of 321m³.

"The IL-76MD-90A is based on the same airframe and fuselage of IL-76 aircraft."
Il-76MD-90A is capable of carrying 126 parachutists or 145 troops in single deck arrangement and 225 troops in double-deck arrangement. It can also be installed with special equipment to carry 114 injured persons.

The aircraft is installed with an Aerial-Delivery System (ADS) for dropping of cargoes, transportation of armed forces cargo containers and pallets, and troop parachutes.

The ADS installed onboard the IL-76MD-90A facilitates dropping of parachutists from an altitude of 8,000m at 220km/h to 400km/h speeds. It also enables equipment dropping with the help of parachutes from altitudes of 300m to 4,000m at 260km/h to 400km/h speeds.

The cargo dropping system aboard the aircraft ensures the dropping of platforms laden with shipments and equipment. The under-ladder devices, roller ways and winches in the cabin allow the loading of cargoes and equipment into the aircraft.

Engine of Russia's Ilyushin military cargo aircraft
IL-76MD-90A is installed with four fourth generation PS-90A-76 turbofan bypass engines with 4:4 bypass ratios. Each engine develops a maximum continuous thrust of 14,500kgf. It consumes 12% lesser fuel and offers an increased flight range of 18%.

The PS-90A-76 engine on board the IL-76MD-90A aircraft is compliant with latest ICAO requirements for noise and emission levels. An Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) TA-12A is installed onboard the aircraft.

Performance of the IL-76MD-90A
The aircraft can cruise at a speed of 820-850km/h. It can fly at a maximum altitude of 12,000m. The maximum range of the aircraft is 8,500km. The aircraft requires 1,700m take-off distance on concrete runway.

The life expectancy of the IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft is 30 years. The aircraft can accumulate a maximum of 30,000 flying hours throughout its service life.
Ilyushin IL-76MD-90A (IL-476) Aircraft - Airforce Technology

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

What is the point of getting new order when Russia could not even commit herself in fulfilling the contract for 34 Illyushin IL-76 signed in 2005? If China were to sign any order today, it will be simply a gesture of goodwill. How long will it takes Russia to fulfill a new contract - beyond 2020 onward.

China's own Y-20 Airlifters will be ready for mass production soon with the WS-18, a licensed coproduced version of the Russian Dvigatel D30KP turbofan and soon after their own WS-20 a more powerful turbofan based on the core of WS-10A engine.

 

[BoQ77]

What is the point of getting new order when Russia could not even commit herself in fulfilling the contract for 34 Illyushin IL-76 signed in 2005? If China were to sign any order today, it will be simply a gesture of goodwill. How long will it takes Russia to fulfill a new contract - beyond 2020 onward.

China's own Y-20 Airlifters will be ready for mass production soon with the WS-18, a licensed coproduced version of the Russian Dvigatel D30KP turbofan and soon after their own WS-20 a more powerful turbofan based on the core of WS-10A engine.

China signed for 300 Boeing, so still have chance for Russian.
Iran also buy Superjet 100 in large quantity, and I heard that a joint production of that item between China and Russia in active.

 

[Gazprom]

Russia trying hard to export Il-76MD-90A airlifter to China

A Russian Air Force Il-76MD-90A prepares to land (Internet photo)

Russia is pushing very hard for the sale of the Il-76MD-90A, the latest version of the Il-76 strategic airlifter to China because it is very likely to be the last chance for the nation to export such a large transport aircraft to the Chinese market, according to a Sept. 21 article posted on Beijing-based Sina Military Network.

Yury Slyusar, the president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation had already expressed Russia's ambition to provide the Il-76MD-90A to China when he was interviewed by Moscow-based Sputnik News previously during the Beijing Aviation Expo held between Sept. 16-19. Slyusar said that it is the most advanced version of the Il-76 transport aircraft ever designed and that he hopes to receive a warm response from China.

He mentioned that Russia is ready to promote the sale of the Il-76MD-90A to the global market including China. The Sina Military Network said that there are three major reasons for Russia to believe that China will purchase the Il-76MD-90A from it. First, it is equipped with the more powerful PS-90A-76 developed by Perm Krai-based Aviadvigatel. It alone makes the Il-76MD-90A better than any of its predecessors.

Secondly, Russia for the first time has the economic capability to produce Il-76 transport aircraft on a massive scale. China is currently the only nation with a market big enough for Russia to export them in a large number. Thirdly, Russia is willing to customize a Chinese version of the Il-76MD-90A aircraft specifically for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This means that all the indicators inside the cockpit of the Il-76MD-90A for China will be written in Chinese.

The Sina Military Network, however, said that Yuri Slyusar is only interested in doing business with China. As soon as China develops a proper engine such as the WS-20 for its own Y-20 medium-size transport aircraft, the nation will no longer need to purchase any foreign strategic airlifter as it will develop its own.

Outdated.

Russia already sold Il-476 to Iran alongside Superjet 100 in a massive 21 billion$ deal.

 

[Deino]

Outdated.

Russia already sold Il-476 to Iran alongside Superjet 100 in a massive 21 billion$ deal.

But is this confirmed ? Honestly and I really don't want to generalise and bash Russian sources, but most of them have not really a good track record in being reliable.

Deino

 

[Gazprom]

But is this confirmed ? Honestly and I really don't want to generalise and bash Russian sources, but most of them have not really a good track record in being reliable.

Deino

Its on PressTV also.

 

[Deino]

PressTV ???

Sorry, but I think they do not really know what they post: just 5 hours ago they denied everything.

An Iranian official has denied reports that the country had signed contracts to buy Superjet 100 passenger aircraft from Russia. (Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:56AM)

PressTV-Iran official denies Superjet deal with Russia

As such ... anything official from UAC or a Russian agency, but not a news agency !

Deino

 

[Echo_419]

Russia trying hard to export Il-76MD-90A airlifter to China

A Russian Air Force Il-76MD-90A prepares to land (Internet photo)

Russia is pushing very hard for the sale of the Il-76MD-90A, the latest version of the Il-76 strategic airlifter to China because it is very likely to be the last chance for the nation to export such a large transport aircraft to the Chinese market, according to a Sept. 21 article posted on Beijing-based Sina Military Network.

Yury Slyusar, the president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation had already expressed Russia's ambition to provide the Il-76MD-90A to China when he was interviewed by Moscow-based Sputnik News previously during the Beijing Aviation Expo held between Sept. 16-19. Slyusar said that it is the most advanced version of the Il-76 transport aircraft ever designed and that he hopes to receive a warm response from China.

He mentioned that Russia is ready to promote the sale of the Il-76MD-90A to the global market including China. The Sina Military Network said that there are three major reasons for Russia to believe that China will purchase the Il-76MD-90A from it. First, it is equipped with the more powerful PS-90A-76 developed by Perm Krai-based Aviadvigatel. It alone makes the Il-76MD-90A better than any of its predecessors.

Secondly, Russia for the first time has the economic capability to produce Il-76 transport aircraft on a massive scale. China is currently the only nation with a market big enough for Russia to export them in a large number. Thirdly, Russia is willing to customize a Chinese version of the Il-76MD-90A aircraft specifically for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This means that all the indicators inside the cockpit of the Il-76MD-90A for China will be written in Chinese.

The Sina Military Network, however, said that Yuri Slyusar is only interested in doing business with China. As soon as China develops a proper engine such as the WS-20 for its own Y-20 medium-size transport aircraft, the nation will no longer need to purchase any foreign strategic airlifter as it will develop its own.

Like that's gonna happen

 

[Beast]

China signed for 300 Boeing, so still have chance for Russian.
Iran also buy Superjet 100 in large quantity, and I heard that a joint production of that item between China and Russia in active.

Civilian plane and military plane are different cases. The customize to Chinese standard will take very long which Y-20 already enter service next year.

 

[bdslph]

Iran will get this baby so should China for now

 

[FlyCheatter]

Well, very first flight of very first prototype in 2013; usually, it's kinda required up to several years to fully test/sertify the things to accept in full service (may be chineese 'test' it during service by lifes of their men)

 

[Gazprom]

Well, very first flight of very first prototype in 2013; usually, it's kinda required up to several years to fully test/sertify the things to accept in full service (may be chineese 'test' it during service by lifes of their men)

I won't insult china like that.it has come up a lot . Frankly Russian spare parts supply is the worst aspect and one of the reasons why Russian civil aviation refuses to use tupolev despite the fact it is modern enough.