Russian Aircraft
by Chris King
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 1/700  Russian Aircraft (Pit-Road and Scratchbuilt)

This IL-78 Midas was made from the Pitroad 1/700 metal IL-76 kit, and the IL-96 was modified from a plastic cereal premium and spare parts. The IL-78 Midas is the aerial refueling tanker used by the Russian Air Force. It can be configured for 1, 2, or 3-point refueling (depending on mission), with two underwing pods and the third pod attached to the rear of the fuselage. The IL-96 (registration number RA-96012) serves as the Russian Presidential aircraft.  It has numerous satellite communications fairings above the fuselage.

Chris King



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