Trumpeter 03901 Ilyushin IL-76 Transport (1/144) – plastic airplane model kit

Trumpeter 03901 Ilyushin IL-76 Transport in 1:144 scale is an exceptionally precise plastic model of the military transport aircraft, faithfully replicating the original Ilyushin machine. The kit is intended for modelers who wish to recreate one of the most recognizable designs in Russian military and civil aviation.

History and application of the IL-76 aircraft

The Ilyushin IL-76 (NATO reporting name: Candid) is a four-engine jet transport aircraft developed in the Soviet Union. Its maiden flight took place in 1971, and production began shortly thereafter. The IL-76 entered service in 1974 and has been widely used not only by Russia, but also by numerous armies and civilian services worldwide ever since. It has been used for the transportation of troops, equipment, vehicles, as well as an aerial tanker and rescue aircraft. The IL-76 took part in the Afghan conflict of the 1980s, humanitarian operations in Africa and the Middle East, forest firefighting, and civilian evacuations – proving effective in both wartime and peacetime conditions.

• Scale: 1:144
• User country: Russia/USSR (as well as armies and airlines worldwide)
• Service period: Cold War, modern era (from 1974 to present)
• Material: highest quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Contents: sprues with parts, clear cockpit canopy, decals, instructions
• Does not include glue or paints – to be purchased separately
• Model length after assembly: approx. 34 cm

Why choose the Trumpeter 03901 Ilyushin IL-76 Transport model?

The model features highly detailed fuselage surface and canopy glazing. Thanks to precise decals, you can apply authentic markings for Soviet or Russian liveries. The kit will make an ideal centerpiece for any aviation-themed model collection.

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (assembly difficulty: 3/5). It is perfect for building as a standalone display piece, or as part of a larger airport diorama. We recommend it for all enthusiasts of military aviation and collectors of transport aircraft models from the 1970s to the present day.