DC-3 vs Il-276 SVTS

The DC-3 and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-276 SVTS reaches 870 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the Il-276 SVTS is 5.5x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight --
Year introduced 2026
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 91.7 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m
Height 5.6 m
Length 22.7 m
Maximum speed 413 km/h
Operational range 2,540 km
Service ceiling 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg
Empty weight 6,450 kg
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW
Wing area 160.0 m²
Wingspan 35.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 37.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,606 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 90 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Il-276 SVTS?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.