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Il-76 Candid vs Il-96

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Il-76 Candid Il-96
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 25 March 1971 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1974 1992
Number produced 960 units 30 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 60.1 m
Height 14.8 m 15.7 m
Length 46.6 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Il-76 Candid and the Il-96 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Il-76 Candid has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 13,000 m for the Il-76 Candid.

The Il-76 Candid has been produced in 960 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Il-76 Candid first flew 17 years before the Il-96 (1971 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-96 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-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Il-96?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.