C-390 Millennium vs Il-76 Candid
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 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 |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 45 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.