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Airbus A330 vs Il-96

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Il-96
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 2 November 1992 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1994 1992
Number produced 1577 units 30 units
Average unit price $260 million --
Wing area 362.0 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 60.1 m
Height 17.4 m 15.7 m
Length 59.0 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Il-96 first flew 4 years before the Airbus A330 (1988 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Il-96's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Airbus A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Il-96's 55.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Il-96?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.