An-22 Cock vs Il-76 Candid

Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Antonov An-22 Cock Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price --
Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 960 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 345.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 64.4 m β—‰
Height 12.5 m β—‰
Length 57.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,950 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,797 kW β—‰
Wing area 300.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 50.5 m β—‰
Height 14.8 m β—‰
Length 46.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 92,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,625 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.