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Airbus A321 vs Il-86 Camber

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Il-86 Camber
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 27 February 1987 22 December 1976
Year introduced 1994 1980
Number produced 2917 units 106 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 48.1 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 37.6 m 59.9 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 5,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Il-86 Camber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 950 km/h for the Il-86 Camber. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,800 km for the Il-86 Camber.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 106 for the Il-86 Camber. The Il-86 Camber first flew 11 years before the Airbus A321 (1976 vs 1987).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Il-86 Camber's 5,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Il-86 Camber?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.