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C-27J Spartan vs Il-276 SVTS

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS
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Specifications
C-27J Spartan Il-276 SVTS
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Ilyushin
First flight 24 September 1999 --
Year introduced 2006 2026
Number produced 117 units 1 units
Average unit price $31.7 million --
Wing area 82.0 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 35.5 m
Height 9.6 m 13.0 m
Length 22.7 m 37.7 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 45,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 15,606 kgf
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Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 9,144 m for the C-27J Spartan. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the Il-276 SVTS is 2.2:1 the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The C-27J Spartan entered service first in 2006, 20 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or Il-276 SVTS?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.