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An-178 vs Il-76 Candid

An-178 vs Il-76 Candid at a glance — top speed 990 vs 850 km/h, range 3,680 vs 5,000 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 195,000 kg, built 1 vs 960 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Specifications
An-178 Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 7 May 2015 25 March 1971
Year introduced 2023 1974
Number produced 1 units 960 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 50.5 m
Height 9.6 m 14.8 m
Length 32.2 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 49 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.