UA-9726592-1

R i g h t a r d i a

This blog is dedicated to progressive and liberal thought. It also discusses new technology, how technology affects privacy and developments in Russia, China, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Rightardia fully supports the rights of workers to organize, the feminist movement, and all Americans regardless or ethnicity, sex or gender.It uses humor, satire and parody to expose conservative thought for what it truly is: BS! Rightardia contributes to the DNC, DCCC, DSCC and MoveOn.Org.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Russians are modernizing the IL-76 transport aircraft

Upgraded Il-76 Plane to Make Maiden Flight in Summer

17:15 02/03/2012 Russia’s modernized Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A aircraft, also known as the Il-476, will conduct its maiden flight by the end of June, Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar aircraft maker said on Friday.>>

Other news of the day

This aircraft is one of the largest transport aircraft in the world. It looks a lot like the old US C-141 StarLifter, but it is substantially larger. Two 23mm cannon can even be mounted in the tail.

Rightardia has seen some amazing videos of the Candid aircraft when it is used in airborne operations.