"Super awesome clip. I wonder why they were filming in the first place?"
They knew to expect an extra-long takeoff. "Fully loaded" necessitates a full load of fuel = a lot more weight. Also, it was a hot day. Hot air is thinner, which means additional takeoff distance. I'm guessing that an Il-76 is something of a novelty in those parts as well.
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They knew to expect an extra-long takeoff. "Fully loaded" necessitates a full load of fuel = a lot more weight. Also, it was a hot day. Hot air is thinner, which means additional takeoff distance. I'm guessing that an Il-76 is something of a novelty in those parts as well.