Il-276 SVTS vs Il-76 Candid
| Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,606 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 |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Il-76 Candid's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 37.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 52 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-276 SVTS or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.