737 vs Il-76 Candid
The 737 and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 3.7x the 737's 52,163 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The 737 first flew 4 years before the Il-76 Candid (1967 vs 1971).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 6 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.