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An-12 Cub vs Il-76 Candid

An-12 Cub vs Il-76 Candid at a glance — top speed 770 vs 850 km/h, range 5,700 vs 5,000 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 195,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 960 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Specifications
An-12 Cub Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 16 December 1957 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1959 1974
Number produced 1248 units 960 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 50.5 m
Height 10.5 m 14.8 m
Length 33.1 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 14,500 kgf
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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.