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An-225 Cossack vs Il-76 Candid

Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
An-225 Cossack Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 21 December 1988 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1989 1974
Number produced 1 units 960 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 905.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 88.4 m 50.5 m
Height 18.1 m 14.8 m
Length 84.0 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 15,400 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 285,000 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 6 x 23,405 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The An-225 Cossack and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the An-225 Cossack. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 3.3:1 the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.

The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid first flew 17 years before the An-225 Cossack (1971 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-225 Cossack's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 15 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.