Il-76 Candid vs PA-34 Seneca
The Il-76 Candid and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively. The Il-76 Candid reaches 850 km/h — 2.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h. The Il-76 Candid has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 90:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The Il-76 Candid has been produced in 960 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 4 years before the Il-76 Candid (1967 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 | $-- million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 5037 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 14,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 164 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.