Aircraft
Russia Upgrades Airborne Command Post
The Ilyushin Il-80 is a modified Il-86 airliner for the control of the armed forces.
One of Russia’s rarely seen Il-80 airborne command posts. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
One of Russia’s rarely seen Il-80 airborne command posts. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

One of Russia’s four Ilyushin Il-80 airborne command posts has been modernized and has passed state acceptance trials. It will be handed back to the defense ministry later this month. The announcement was made by the United Instrument-building Corporation.


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