A330 vs Il-76 Candid
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 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 | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 13,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 |
| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the A330's 0 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.