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C-5 Galaxy vs Il-76 Candid

C-5 Galaxy vs Il-76 Candid at a glance — top speed 856 vs 850 km/h, range 13,000 vs 5,000 km, max takeoff weight 381,017 vs 195,000 kg, built 131 vs 960 units.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 GalaxyFull specs
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 CandidFull specs
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 1969 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 856 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 13,000 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 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 23,133 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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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 856 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-5 Galaxy or Il-76 Candid?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 13,000 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 12,000 meters (39,370 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 1969, 5 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.