IAF Unlikely To Acquire Russia’s IL-76MD-90A To Replace Its Ageing IL-76 Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) appears increasingly unlikely to pursue the Russian Il‑76MD‑90A to replace its existing fleet of heavy-lift Il‑76 transport aircraft, citing serious concerns regarding long-term availability of spares, high maintenance demand, and escalating through-life cost exposures, reported Zee Hindi news.Despite the aircraft being the designated successor within Russia, its
The Indian Air Force (IAF) appears increasingly unlikely to pursue the Russian Il‑76MD‑90A to replace its existing fleet of heavy-lift Il‑76 transport aircraft, citing serious concerns regarding long-term availability of spares, high maintenance demand, and escalating through-life cost exposures, reported Zee Hindi news.Despite the aircraft being the designated successor within Russia, its
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