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Il-276 SVTS vs Il-76 Candid

Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
Il-276 SVTS Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight -- 25 March 1971
Year introduced 2026 1974
Number produced 1 units 960 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 160.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 35.5 m 50.5 m
Height 13.0 m 14.8 m
Length 37.7 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 45,000 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,606 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The Il-276 SVTS and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-276 SVTS has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 13,000 m for the Il-76 Candid. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 2.7:1 the Il-276 SVTS's 72,000 kg.

The Il-276 SVTS has been produced in 1 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid.

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.