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The Upgraded Illyushin-76 Gajraj

by Rahul Devnath

The first upgraded Illyushin-76 returned from Russia recently. After more than two decades of service in the IAF, the aircraft, nicknamed Gajraj are undergoing an upgradation of avionics suite. The most significant difference was the removal of the tail gun turret.

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A close up of the forward part of the upgraded Illyushin

Date: 17 Dec 06
Views: 1758
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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The "chin" of the aircraft reveals the glass house station for the aircraft's navigator.

Date: 17 Dec 06
Views: 2052
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Upgraded Illyushin-76 Cockpit [ac K3666]
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Upgraded Illyushin-76 Cockpit [ac K3666]

The cockpit avionics have been upgraded with a TACAN (TACtical Air Navigation System) System.

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 3270
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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The aircraft on the ramp at Hasimara - at a frontal glance, nothing noticeable can be seen.

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 2582
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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The Upgraded aircraft on the tarmac at Hasimara

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 1762
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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A close up of the tail portion of K2666. The turret has been removed and faired over.

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 1720
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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The aircraft prepares for take off from Hasimara

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 2287
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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The Il-76 taking off from Hasimara - The missing tail turret is quite obvious

Date: 03 Dec 06
Views: 2065
Serial: K2666
Unit: No.44 Squadron
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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