C-160 Transall vs Il-112

The C-160 Transall and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 2.4x the Il-112's 21,000 kg. The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The C-160 Transall first flew 56 years before the Il-112 (1963 vs 2019).

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Transall C-160 Transall Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million
Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
Ilyushin Il-112 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,853 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW â—‰
Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 27.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 24.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 580 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the Il-112's 24.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 56 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or Il-112?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.