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C-5 Galaxy vs Il-76 Candid

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
C-5 Galaxy Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 30 June 1968 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1971 1974
Number produced 131 units 960 units
Average unit price $168 million --
Wing area 576.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 67.9 m 50.5 m
Height 19.8 m 14.8 m
Length 75.3 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 8,900 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 10,600 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 381,017 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 172,365 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,919 kgf 4 x 3,625 kgf
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Overview

The C-5 Galaxy and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 932 km/h for the C-5 Galaxy vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The C-5 Galaxy has an operational range of 8,900 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,600 m for the C-5 Galaxy.

The C-5 Galaxy has been produced in 131 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The C-5 Galaxy first flew 3 years before the Il-76 Candid (1968 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.