Air Force sent four Il-76 transport aircraft to pick up stranded people to go to Libya
Date:2011-08-30Author:adminCategory:China militaryComment:0
China Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft.
approval of the Central Military Commission, 16:00 pm today, two Il-76 transport aircraft leave the Air Force, went to Libya to take back our country stranded personnel tasks, a single range 9500 km, Libya is expected to arrive in Beijing tomorrow.
total of the Air Force sent four transport planes to pick up our remaining staff as a mission, a total of 24 sorties, a total will be back Video: Air Force sent four transport planes to go to Libya, then the evacuees Source: CCTV” News Network “ 5000 people.
later today when the other two IL-76 from the Urumqi International Airport to Fort Wo.
This is the first time the Air Force transport planes to send personnel abroad perform the task of protecting access.
Il-76 transport aircraft information:
wingspan of 50.45 meters, captain 49.59, height 14.76 m, the maximum speed of 850 km, cruising speed 750 -800 km. Cruising altitude of 9000-12000 meters, service ceiling 15,500 meters, a range of 5,000 km. Maximum takeoff weight of 170,000 kg, carrying capacity of 40,000 kg or 150 soldiers, capable of carrying a variety of armored vehicles, artillery or air defense missiles.
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