Il-76 Candid vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The Il-76 Candid and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.
The Il-76 Candid reaches 850 km/h — 2.0x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Il-76 Candid has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 66:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in 960 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 7 years before the Il-76 Candid (1964 vs 1971).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,625 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.