The IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft is designed to airlift troops, cargo, military equipment and weapons, as well as conduct air dropping and air landing of personnel, cargo, military equipment and weapons.

The IL-76MD-90A is capable of effectively transporting personnel and cargo, including large-sized ones, and military equipment, airdropping personnel, cargo and military equipment, delivering ammunition, food, fuel, evacuating the wounded and sick people, as well as suppressing and isolating fires.

The aircraft takes off and lands on concrete and unpaved runways. The IL-76MD-90A can be converted into ambulance or fire-fighting versions.