Video of a new Il-78MК-90A tanker being rolled out — According to Mil Chronicle it might be for export Several sources suggest that #China is the most likely customer. According to foreign leaks, Beijing was considering purchasing 20 Il-78MК-90A aircraft, with deliveries potentially starting in 2027-2028. However, neither #Russia nor China has officially confirmed the existence of a firm contract, so it is still premature to consider the Chinese order as a confirmed fact.