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210 Centurion vs Il-76 Candid

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
210 Centurion Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 1 January 1957 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1957 1974
Number produced 9240 units 960 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 50.5 m
Height 3.0 m 14.8 m
Length 8.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-76 Candid reaches 850 km/h — 2.2x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 107:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The 210 Centurion first flew 14 years before the Il-76 Candid (1957 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 17 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Il-76 Candid?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.