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Il-76 Candid vs Tu-214

Il-76 Candid vs Tu-214 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 900 km/h, range 5,000 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 195,000 vs 110,750 kg, built 960 vs 89 units.

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
Specifications
Il-76 Candid Tu-214
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 25 March 1971 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1974 1996
Number produced 960 units 89 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 41.8 m
Height 14.8 m 13.9 m
Length 46.6 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 22 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.