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COMMERCIAL DELIVERY OF IL-78 AIRCRAFT
Refueling process is monitored
by operator, occupying gunner's position of the Il-76. His workplace is
equipped with optical rear view system, in addition to radio-technical and
light signal equipment. Once connected, refueled aircraft can receive up
to 57720kg of fuel from the wing tanks (85720kg from both wing and
fuselage tanks) at rate 900 to 2200l/min. While early production Il-78 had
removable fuselage tanks and could be used as a military transport, later
improved version Il-78M can not be converted to transport.
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