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Il-86 Camber vs Tu-154 Careless

Il-86 Camber vs Tu-154 Careless at a glance — top speed 950 vs 913 km/h, range 5,800 vs 6,600 km, built 106 vs 1,026 units.

Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Il-86 Camber Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 22 December 1976 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1980 1972
Number produced 106 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area -- m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 37.6 m
Height -- m 11.4 m
Length 59.9 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 5,800 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-86 Camber or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 913 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-86 Camber or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Il-86 Camber's 5,800 km.
Which is larger, the Il-86 Camber or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 48.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-86 Camber or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 8 years before the Il-86 Camber which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-86 Camber or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.