Herpa - Iljušin Il-76, PLAAF, China, 1/500

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of the Russian transport aircraft Ilyushin Il-76

Metal model with small plastic parts in a scale of 1:500.

The coloring belongs to the PLAAF company, 21141, China

Dimensions: length: 11.8 cm, wingspan: 12.6

This model comes from the aviation edition of the model manufacturer Herpa. The model is supplied on a chassis without a stand.

Ilyushin Il-76
The Il-76 is a Soviet strategic cargo aircraft with four engines, designed and developed by the Ilyushin design bureau. The Il-76 aircraft was first put into service in 1974 and was produced until 2012. It is capable of transporting up to 60 tons of cargo, including military equipment, vehicles and personnel. The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 190,000 kg and can operate from unpaved or poorly maintained runways. Some countries, including Russia, still operate this type of aircraft today.