C-17 Globemaster III vs Il-76 Candid
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 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 | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the Il-76 Candid's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 19 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.