A321 vs Il-276 SVTS
The A321 and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,606 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 870 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 32 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Il-276 SVTS?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.