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Il-76 Candid vs Il-78 Midas

Il-76 Candid vs Il-78 Midas at a glance — top speed 850 vs 850 km/h, range 5,000 vs 7,300 km, max takeoff weight 195,000 vs 210,000 kg, built 960 vs 53 units.

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-76 Candid Il-78 Midas
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 25 March 1971 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1974 1984
Number produced 960 units 53 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 50.5 m
Height 14.8 m 14.8 m
Length 46.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 7,300 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 210,000 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 72,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 4 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
Both the Il-76 Candid and Il-78 Midas have a maximum speed of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
Both the Il-76 Candid and Il-78 Midas are 46.6 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.