OVERVIEW:The Ilyushin Il-78 (NATO reporting name Midas) is a Soviet four-engined aerial refuelling tanker based on the Il-76.

DETAILS:Il-78M
    The Il-78M entered service in 1987 as a dedicated tanker equipped with three permanent fuselage tanks, a higher gross weight of 210 tons, and no cargo door or cargo handling equipment. The cargo ramp is retained but non-functional. Total fuel capacity is 138 tonnes (303,600 lb), of which 105.7 tonnes (232,540 lb) is transferable.

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