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Illyushin Il-76MD [Candid] Gajraj

Known as the Gajraj (King Elephant) in the IAF, the IL-76MD forms the strategic/heavy transport fleet. An estimated 28 aircraft are in service in two squadrons. Deliveries to the IAF began in 1985 and they were used in the Maldives in 1987 and in Sri Lanka during 1987-1990 to great effect.

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K2688_01
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K2688_01

Date: 11 May 09
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K2688_02

Date: 11 May 09
Views: 1045

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K2688_03

Date: 11 May 09
Views: 979

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K3076

Date: 11 May 09
Views: 954

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K2878

Date: 11 May 09
Views: 926

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879
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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets.

Date: 05 Oct 08
Views: 1310
Serial: K2879
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Upgraded K2879 taking off
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Upgraded K2879 taking off

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets.

Date: 05 Oct 08
Views: 1355
Serial: K2879
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879
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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets.

Date: 05 Oct 08
Views: 1208
Serial: K2879
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Upgraded K2879 taking off
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Upgraded K2879 taking off

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets.

Date: 05 Oct 08
Views: 1187
Serial: K2879
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Il-76s over the Himalayas
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Il-76s over the Himalayas

An early photo of two Il-76s of No.44 Squadron flying in formation over the HImalayas. The photo was released by the PIB Division in the mid 80s

Date: 02 Oct 08
Views: 1317

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Il-76 [K3014] at Palam international airport.
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Il-76 [K3014] at Palam international airport.

Il-76 [K3014] at Palam international airport. Note the tarpaulin cover tied to the front of the aircraft.

Date: 15 Apr 06
Views: 2742
Serial: K3014
Copyright: Richard Vandervord

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An Illyushin-76 in an all-new light grey / white camo scheme
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An Illyushin-76 in an all-new light grey / white camo scheme

This Illyushin-76, K2661 was seen at Nagpur in March 2006. Unlike the other aircraft, this one sported an all new light grey color scheme. These are the first photographs of this color scheme in the IAF on the Illyushins.

Date: 21 Mar 06
Views: 2947
Serial: K2661
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Illyushin-76 K2661 taking off from Nagpur
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Illyushin-76 K2661 taking off from Nagpur

This Illyushin-76, K2661 was seen at Nagpur in March 2006. Unlike the other aircraft, this one sported an all new light grey color scheme. These are the first photographs of this color scheme in the IAF on the Illyushins.

Date: 21 Mar 06
Views: 2291
Serial: K2661
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron
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An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron

An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron comes into land at its homebase - Sonegaon AFS in Nagpur

Date: 09 Mar 06
Views: 2893
Serial: K2663
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Illyushin-76  K2663  landing at Nagpur
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Illyushin-76 K2663 landing at Nagpur

An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron comes into land at its homebase - Sonegaon AFS in Nagpur

Date: 09 Mar 06
Views: 2255
Serial: K2663
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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K2999 Zaskar landing
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K2999 Zaskar landing

This Il-76 K2999 with the name Zaskar seen landing at Palam

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1863
Serial: K2999
Copyright: Sunil Gupta

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A color side profile of the Il-76
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A color side profile of the Il-76

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1762

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K2661
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K2661

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1630
Serial: K2661
Copyright: Josh Rawlin

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Il-76s of ARC at Palam
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Il-76s of ARC at Palam

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2051
Serial: K3014
Copyright: Charles Falk

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Landing at Leh
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Landing at Leh

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2283

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On the tarmac at Agra
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On the tarmac at Agra

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2116

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K3000 flying over the Taj Mahal
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K3000 flying over the Taj Mahal

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2198
Serial: K3000
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Il-76 and Boeing 707 at Palam
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Il-76 and Boeing 707 at Palam

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1664

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Undergoing Overhaul
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Undergoing Overhaul

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1977

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K2663
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K2663

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1627
Serial: K2663
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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K3012
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K3012

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1901
Serial: K3012
Copyright: Sanjay Simha

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K3014
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K3014

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2111
Serial: K3014

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K3000
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K3000

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1494

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K2879
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K2879

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1623

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Slushy take off!
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Slushy take off!

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2012

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