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They arent transporting complete aircraft. The producion line is in Pakistan not in China. So the parts which are made in China have to be transported over to Kamra for the production, where the remainder of the parts are also manufactured. That is my take on it... dont know if the Chinese have started a production line of their own.Maybe an amateur question but why aren't the Thunders flown to Pakistan instead of being shipped?
+ I want aware the IL-78 could be used for transport aswell, but in this configuration can it still be used as a ariel refueller? Again, apologises if this is an amateur question.
IL-78 can indeed be used as a transporter or a refueler. But not both at the same time due to the refueling pod and fuel tank which take space. The refueling pod and fuel tank installed on it can be easily taken out and then the aircraft can be used as a normal transport plane.
One of the refueling pods used on the IL-78: