C-17 Globemaster III vs Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
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C-17 Globemaster III |
Il-76 Candid |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Ilyushin |
| First flight |
15 September 1991 |
25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
1974 |
| Number produced |
279 units |
960 units |
| Average unit price |
$340 million |
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| Wing area |
353.0 m² |
300.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
51.8 m |
50.5 m |
| Height |
16.8 m |
14.8 m |
| Length |
53.0 m |
46.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
930 km/h |
850 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,480 km |
5,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,715 m |
13,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
259,460 kg |
195,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
122,000 kg |
92,500 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,727 kgf
|
4 x 3,625 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
