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Boeing 747 vs Il-96

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
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Specifications
Boeing 747 Il-96
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 February 1969 28 September 1988
Year introduced 1970 1992
Number produced 1574 units 30 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 350.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 60.1 m
Height 19.3 m 15.7 m
Length 70.6 m 55.3 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 250,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 120,400 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 747 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Boeing, while the Il-96 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Ilyushin.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the Boeing 747 vs 900 km/h for the Il-96. The Boeing 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 11,000 km for the Il-96. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 13,100 m for the Il-96.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 30 for the Il-96. The Boeing 747 first flew 19 years before the Il-96 (1969 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-96's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-96's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-96's 55.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-96?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.