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An-124 Condor vs Il-76 Candid

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
An-124 Condor Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 26 December 1982 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1986 1974
Number produced 55 units 960 units
Average unit price $100 million --
Wing area 628.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 50.5 m
Height 20.8 m 14.8 m
Length 69.0 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The An-124 Condor and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 2.1x the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.

The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid first flew 11 years before the An-124 Condor (1971 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 12 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.