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A400M Atlas vs Il-76 Candid

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
A400M Atlas Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 11 December 2009 25 March 1971
Year introduced 2013 1974
Number produced 174 units 960 units
Average unit price $152 million --
Wing area 221.5 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 50.5 m
Height 14.7 m 14.8 m
Length 45.1 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 4 x 14,500 kgf
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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.