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Il-276 SVTS vs Quest Kodiak

Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
Il-276 SVTS Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Quest
First flight -- 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2026 2008
Number produced 1 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wing area 160.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.5 m 13.7 m
Height 13.0 m -- m
Length 37.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 45,000 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,606 kgf --
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Overview

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

The Il-276 SVTS reaches 870 km/h — 2.6:1 the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The Il-276 SVTS has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The Il-276 SVTS has been produced in 1 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 531 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 18 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-276 SVTS or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.