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Airbus A321 vs Il-96

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Il-96
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 27 February 1987 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1994 1992
Number produced 2917 units 30 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 60.1 m
Height 11.8 m 15.7 m
Length 37.6 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the Il-96 is 3.2:1 the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Airbus A321 first flew 1 years before the Il-96 (1987 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Il-96?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.