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Il-96 vs Tu-154 Careless

Il-96 vs Tu-154 Careless at a glance — top speed 900 vs 913 km/h, range 11,000 vs 6,600 km, max takeoff weight 250,000 vs 104,000 kg, built 30 vs 1,026 units.

Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
Specifications
Il-96 Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 28 September 1988 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced 30 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 350.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 60.1 m 37.6 m
Height 15.7 m 11.4 m
Length 55.3 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 120,400 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 16,000 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Il-96's 900 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 6,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 48.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-96 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.