Il-76 Candid vs Y-8
Il-76 Candid vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 660 km/h, range 5,000 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 195,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 960 vs 169 units.
Specifications
|
Il-76 Candid |
Y-8 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Ilyushin |
Shaanxi |
| First flight |
25 March 1971 |
1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced |
1974 |
1981 |
| Number produced |
960 units |
169 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
300.0 m² |
121.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
50.5 m |
38.0 m |
| Height |
14.8 m |
11.2 m |
| Length |
46.6 m |
34.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
850 km/h |
660 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,000 km |
5,615 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,000 m |
10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
195,000 kg |
61,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
92,500 kg |
35,490 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 14,500 kgf
|
4 x 3,170 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Y-8's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 7 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Y-8?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.
