New issue of weekly program about Russian weapons "Military Acceptance" is dedicated to the legendary transport aircraft Il-76. From the time of its first flight to the present day, this aircraft has set 25 world records both in altitude and speed, and in the jumps of fighters of the Airborne Troops. Nobody has managed to beat most of these records so far.
On the basis of the IL-76 created fire extinguishing aircraft, air fuel tankers IL-78, A-50 airborne early warning systems and its modifications, the carrier of the experimental combat laser A-60.
Today IL will also become a bomber. The aircraft has external suspension points that can carry bombs in caliber up to 250 kg. The Il-76 itself is armed only with a twin gun GS-23 caliber 23 mm. Although its significance is drying up, it still remains in service with Elah.
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