Despite similar operational tasks, there are many fundamental differences between the heavy transport aircraft An-124 and Il-76. Nikolai Yatsenko, the current commander of the "Ruslan," spoke about them.
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According to him, the Il-76 is more agile and nimble, which requires increased concentration from the crew and readiness for quick actions when wind conditions change.
The difference in control is that on the An-124, the flight engineer is behind the pilots and does not set the engine mode. On the Il-76, he controls the thrust reverser, extends and retracts the mechanization in flight.
Yatsenko added that the rest areas also differ significantly. On the Il-76, there are far fewer of them than on the An-124.
Earlier, it became known why it is impossible to resume production of "Ruslans" in Russia.
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