"Netko" wrote in message
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An Il-76 with a box above the forward fuselage. Anybody know what it's
for?
(the box, that is, rather than the Candid)?

The picture comes from an article about Il-76 deliveries being resumed in
2011 but, given the Aeroflot markings, I assume it's an old photograph.

Hard to say. Some type of experimental radar is a possibility. Or, perhaps
even some form of laser or energy based weapon.

That would be my guess.

Nick