DC-3 vs Il-276 SVTS
Overview
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. | |
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| 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 | $80K |
| Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 292 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 | 45,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,803 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.