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Airbus A330 vs Il-76 Candid

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 2 November 1992 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 1577 units 960 units
Average unit price $260 million --
Wing area 362.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 50.5 m
Height 17.4 m 14.8 m
Length 59.0 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 4 x 3,625 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 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 A330 vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the Il-76 Candid.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid first flew 21 years before the Airbus A330 (1971 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Il-76 Candid?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.