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Airbus A319 CJ vs Il-96

Airbus A319 CJ vs Il-96 at a glance — top speed 870 vs 900 km/h, range 11,650 vs 11,000 km, built 1,499 vs 30 units.

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Il-96
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 25 August 1995 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1995 1992
Number produced 1499 units 30 units
Average unit price $80 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 60.1 m
Height 11.8 m 15.7 m
Length 33.8 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Il-96's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 3 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Il-96?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.