An-12 Cub vs Il-76 Candid
| Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 16 December 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1248 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 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 An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the An-12 Cub's 33.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or Il-76 Candid?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.