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Il-76 Candid vs Y-20

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
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Specifications
Il-76 Candid Y-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Xian
First flight 25 March 1971 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1974 2016
Number produced 960 units 58 units
Average unit price -- $160 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 50.0 m
Height 14.8 m 15.0 m
Length 46.6 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Overview

The Il-76 Candid and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid vs 926 km/h for the Y-20. The Il-76 Candid has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the Y-20.

The Il-76 Candid has been produced in 960 units vs 58 for the Y-20. The Il-76 Candid first flew 42 years before the Y-20 (1971 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-76 Candid's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 42 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.