NEW DELHI: A Russian-origin Ilyushin IL-76MD transport plane of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made a successful landing at the Nyoma airbase in Ladakh, achieving what the force described as the highest altitude touchdown achieved by an aircraft of this type anywhere in the world.
The airbase is located at an elevation of around 13,600 ft and is at a distance of around 25 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
“13,629 FEET. A NEW HEIGHT IN AVIATION HISTORY. An Indian Air Force IL-76MD has scripted history with a successful landing at Nyoma, marking the highest-altitude landing ever achieved by the aircraft anywhere in the world,” the IAF said on social media platform X, sharing a video of the unprecedented landing.
It lauded the crew for executing the challenging landing. “A remarkable demonstration of the aircraft’s enduring capability, backed by the exceptional skill, precision, and professionalism of its crew,” the Air Force stated.
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