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Il-76 Candid vs Tu-154 Careless

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Il-76 Candid Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 25 March 1971 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 960 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 37.6 m
Height 14.8 m 11.4 m
Length 46.6 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Il-76 Candid and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid vs 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The Il-76 Candid has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-154 Careless.

The Il-76 Candid has been produced in 960 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless first flew 3 years before the Il-76 Candid (1968 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.