A400M Atlas vs Il-76 Candid
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 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 | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW 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 â—‰ |
| 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 A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 39 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.