A321 vs Il-76 Candid
The A321 and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 2.5x the A321's 78,000 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid first flew 16 years before the A321 (1971 vs 1987).
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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 |
| Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.