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C-390 Millennium vs Il-76 Candid

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
C-390 Millennium Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Ilyushin
First flight 30 August 2025 25 March 1971
Year introduced 2019 1974
Number produced 11 units 960 units
Average unit price $140 million --
Wing area -- m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 50.5 m
Height 10.3 m 14.8 m
Length 33.9 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 3,625 kgf
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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.