Russian Ministry of Defense has received the aircraft "doomsday".

The third generation air command post officially entered service with the Russian army, while the modernized Il-96-400 is very promising. Since most of the control systems are developed in accordance with the current military doctrine, which ensures effective control of all branches of the armed forces from one place, moreover, even if the enemy uses nuclear weapons.

Military aircraft also finds its active use in peacetime, in particular, according to an official statement, the aircraft will be operated for senior staff travel of the RF Ministry of Defense.