Il-76 Candid vs Tu-214 Mogul
| Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. | |
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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 |
| Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 2 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 89 units |
| Average unit price | $65 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m |
| Height | 14.8 m |
| Length | 46.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Photo of Tu-214 Mogul by Dmitry Zherdin.