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Il-62 Classic vs Il-96

Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Il-62 Classic Il-96
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 3 January 1963 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1967 1992
Number produced 292 units 30 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 279.6 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 60.1 m
Height 12.4 m 15.7 m
Length 53.1 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Il-62 Classic and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-62 Classic vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Il-62 Classic has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-62 Classic.

The Il-62 Classic has been produced in 292 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Il-62 Classic first flew 25 years before the Il-96 (1963 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Il-62 Classic's 10,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Il-62 Classic's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Il-62 Classic's 165,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Il-62 Classic's 53.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 25 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or Il-96?
The Il-62 Classic has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.