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Il-96 vs Tu-214

Il-96 vs Tu-214 at a glance — top speed 900 vs 900 km/h, range 11,000 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 250,000 vs 110,750 kg, built 30 vs 89 units.

Specifications
Il-96 Tu-214
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 28 September 1988 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1992 1996
Number produced 30 units 89 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 350.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 60.1 m 41.8 m
Height 15.7 m 13.9 m
Length 55.3 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 120,400 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 16,000 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
Both the Il-96 and Tu-214 have a maximum speed of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 4 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-96 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has been produced in greater numbers with 89 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.