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Ilyushin Il-78 Midas
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Beriev A-50
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin | Beriev |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Reconnaissance & surveillance |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| First flight | 1983 | 1978 |
| Status | In service | In service |
| Units built | — | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 46.59 m | 49.59 m |
| Wingspan | 50.50 m | 50.50 m |
| Height | 14.76 m | 14.76 m |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² | 300.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Max. take-off weight | 210,000 kg | 190,000 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 850 km/h | 900 km/h |
| Cruise speed | — | 800 km/h |
| Range | 7,300 km | 5,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m | 10,000 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 6 | 15 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 4 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Soloviev D-30KP-2 | Soloviev D-30KP |
| Thrust (each) | 117.7 kN | 117.7 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.