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Boeing 737 vs Il-76 Candid

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 April 1967 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1968 1974
Number produced 11535 units 960 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 50.5 m
Height 11.0 m 14.8 m
Length 30.0 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The Boeing 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 Boeing 737. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 3.7x the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Boeing 737 first flew 4 years before the Il-76 Candid (1967 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Il-76 Candid?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.