DC-10 vs Il-76 Candid
| American wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 55.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 23,814 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DC-10 by Boeing.
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The DC-10 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 DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.