A400M Atlas vs Il-96

Overview

The A400M Atlas and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 12,500 m for the A400M Atlas.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Il-96 first flew 21 years before the A400M Atlas (1988 vs 2009).

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Airbus A400M Atlas Transport profile drawing
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
Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines.
Ilyushin Il-96 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 30 units
Average unit price --
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 2,051 kW â—‰
Wing area 350.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 60.1 m â—‰
Height 15.7 m â—‰
Length 55.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 120,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 21 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Il-96?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.