Russia’s Ilyushin Il-96 Turns Into Refueling Tanker

MOSCOW – Russia’s only widebody airliner – the Ilyushin Il-96 – is set to assume a new role after the January signing of a contract between the Russian defense ministry and United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) for two refueling tanker versions of the type. According to the military, the Il-96-400TZ tankers...

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