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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.