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Il-76 Candid vs PA-31 Navajo

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Il-76 Candid PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 25 March 1971 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1974 1967
Number produced 960 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 12.4 m
Height 14.8 m 4.0 m
Length 46.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 2 x 231 kW
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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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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.