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Cessna 340 vs Il-96

Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Cessna 340 Il-96
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 1 January 1970 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1972 1992
Number produced 1351 units 30 units
Average unit price $140K --
Wing area 17.1 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 60.1 m
Height 3.8 m 15.7 m
Length 10.5 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 2,602 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 1,779 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 230 kW 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Cessna 340 and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the Il-96 is 92:1 the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.

The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Cessna 340 first flew 18 years before the Il-96 (1970 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Il-96?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.