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McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs Il-76 Candid

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 vs Il-76 Candid at a glance — top speed 1,052 vs 850 km/h, range 9,600 vs 5,000 km, max takeoff weight 263,083 vs 195,000 kg, built 386 vs 960 units.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Specifications
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 29 August 1970 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1971 1974
Number produced 386 units 960 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 368.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 50.5 m
Height 17.7 m 14.8 m
Length 55.5 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 1052 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 263,083 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 121,198 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 3 x 23,814 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 or Il-76 Candid?
The McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas 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 McDonnell Douglas DC-10.