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A400M Atlas vs Il-112

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Ilyushin Il-112 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-112
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Specifications
A400M Atlas Il-112
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 11 December 2009 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2013 2023
Number produced 174 units 3 units
Average unit price $152 million --
Wing area 221.5 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 27.6 m
Height 14.7 m 8.9 m
Length 45.1 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 580 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 6.7:1 the Il-112's 21,000 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The A400M Atlas first flew 10 years before the Il-112 (2009 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the Il-112's 580 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the Il-112's 24.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 10 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Il-112?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.