Ilyushin IL-96-400T

Ilyushin Aviation Complex

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Ilyushin IL-96-400T aircraft
Ilyushin Aviation ComplexIlyushin IL-96-400T
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About

The Ilyushin IL-96-400T is a long-range wide-body cargo freighter based on the IL-96-400M airframe, powered by four Russian PS-90A1 turbofan engines. Evolved from the FAA-certified Western-powered IL-96T (which used Pratt & Whitney engines and received FAA Type Certificate A54NM in 1999 as the first Russian commercial aircraft to achieve FAA certification), the IL-96-400T replaces Western engines with Russian PS-90A1 powerplants producing 171 kN thrust each, ensuring operational independence. With a maximum payload capacity of 92 tonnes and range of 5,000 km at full load (or 12,000 km with 40-tonne load), the IL-96-400T serves commercial cargo operations. Key features include a large cargo door in the left front fuselage, no cabin windows, cargo dimensions of 3.6×2.6m, and automatic cargo loading systems on main and lower decks. The aircraft accommodates international standard containers and pallets. Currently operated by Sky Gates Airlines (Volga-Dnepr Group) for commercial freight, multiple IL-96-400T aircraft have been restored and put into service in the 2020s. The IL-96-400T represents Russia's heavy cargo airlift capability using entirely domestic technology.

Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

271,000kg
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577k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

270,000kg
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575k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

220,000kg
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395k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

208,000kg
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369k
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Dimensions

Length

63.9m

Wingspan

60.1m

Height

15.7m

Cabin Width

5.70m

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Engine Specifications

Engine Count

4×

Engine Model

Aviadvigatel PS-90A1

Thrust per Engine

171.0 kN(38442 lbf)

Production & History

Production Status

Limited production

Manufacturing Period

2000s–present

Entered Service

January 1, 2020

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