Tanker aircraft
Mission and main tasks
The IL-78MK-90 tanker aircraft is designed to provide aerial refueling of various types of aircraft and refueling of aircraft on the ground.
Aerial refueling is done through three refueling points within visual range and given safe contact with a fuel-receiving aircraft.
The IL-78MK-90 can take off and land on concrete and unpaved runways. The IL-78MK-90 can be converted into transport, ambulance or fire-fighting versions in the field.