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Airbus A321 vs Il-76 Candid

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 27 February 1987 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 2917 units 960 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 50.5 m
Height 11.8 m 14.8 m
Length 37.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 2.5x the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.

The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 (1971 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.