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Old 19th Nov 2006, 08:41
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The TAPO production line in Uzbekistan hasn't built an Il-76 for years and years.
True, and Not.

The Indian Air Force has recently bought and is operating 3-6 (not sure of the number that have joined service) Il-78MKIs as air-to-air refuellers for the entire fleet. At least 6 more are on order.

Being a derivative of the Il-76 itself, and that the aircreaft are brand new Uzbeki builds, it means the production lines are up and running.
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