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C-141 Starlifter vs Il-76 Candid

Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 Starlifter
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
C-141 Starlifter Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 17 December 1963 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 285 units 960 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 49.0 m 50.5 m
Height 12.0 m 14.8 m
Length 51.3 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 805 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 4,723 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 146,556 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 65,540 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,185 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The C-141 Starlifter and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The C-141 Starlifter has an operational range of 4,723 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the C-141 Starlifter.

The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in 285 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 8 years before the Il-76 Candid (1963 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.