Ilyushin Il-76TD-90

Andrew 🇮🇱

16 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

A beautiful Ilyushin spotted on the ramp in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Aircraft

Il-76TD-90 IL76

Silk Way Airlines - 20 Years special

4K-AZ101

Registration

Airline

ZP*

Silk Way

AZQ / ZP*

Manufacturer

Ilyushin

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Nice full side profile of the Ilyushin; clear registration and livery, but slight haze and mild background clutter lower impact.

Location

Heydar Aliyev International Airport

GYD/UBBB

40.4728, 50.0509

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Heydar Aliyev International Airport GYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Il-76TD-90 is a modernized version of the Il-76 with Stage 4 noise-compliant engines, widely used in Central Asia and by Silk Way for heavy cargo operations.

Fleet Rarity

Only a few Il-76TD-90s exist compared to older Il-76 variants. Silk Way operates just a handful.

Record Flights

Frequently used for oversized and outsized cargo, humanitarian missions, and challenging airfields including war zones and remote destinations.

Safety & Events

Il-76s have been used in major relief operations, military supply, and disaster response flights globally.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain operational with Silk Way for several years due to its modernized engines and ICAO compliance.

Specifications

PS-90A (Aviadvigatel PS-90A turbofan engines)

Engine

50.5 m

Wingspan

46.6 m

Length

4,200 km (fully loaded)

Range

780 km/h

Speed

48,000 kg (cargo)

Capacity

210,000 kg

MTOW

14.76 m

Height

4 x 16,000 kgf (157 kN, 35,275 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (with PS-90A engines), ~87 EPNdB takeoff

Noise