Ilyushin Il-76MD Candid
in North Korean Air Force service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 3 |
| Total Still Active: | 3 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1990 |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Transport |
| Origin: | USSR |
History
A high-wing jet cargo transport, similar in appearance to the more modern and larger McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III, the obvious uses for the Il-76 is cargo and troop transport. Three were delivered in 1990.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-912 | 1003403104 | 31 Aug 1990 | Noted at Beijing on Feb 19, 2004. | |
| P-913 | 1003404126 | Noted at Pyongyang-Sunan on Feb 17, 2004. | 23 Oct 1990 | |
| P-914 | 1003404146 | 29 Dec 1990 | Noted at Pyongyang-Sunan on Feb 17, 2004. |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
- Ilyushin Il-76 – Russia’s Versatile Airlifter (Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov)
Other Sources
To be added.
Tags: Air Force, Candid, Il-76, Ilyushin, North Korea
Jan Forsgren | 
28 January 2012 9:02 am
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