747 vs Il-96
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| Russian long-haul widebody airliner, developed during the late cold war, mainly utilized by Aeroflot and Cubana airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 28 September 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 350.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 55.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 250,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 120,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 16,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 747 by Boeing Dreamscape.
Photo of Il-96 by E233renmei.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Il-96's 900 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-96's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Il-96's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-96's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-96's 55.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or Il-96?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.