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Il-96 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

Il-96 vs VC-25 "Air Force One" at a glance — top speed 900 vs 1,014 km/h, range 11,000 vs 12,600 km, max takeoff weight 250,000 vs 377,842 kg, built 30 vs 2 units.

Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Specifications
Il-96 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 28 September 1988 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1992 1990
Number produced 30 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $325 million
Wing area 350.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 60.1 m 59.6 m
Height 15.7 m 19.3 m
Length 55.3 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 120,400 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 4 x 16,000 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" 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 Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Il-96's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" 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 Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-96's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-96's 55.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" entered service first in 1990, 2 years before the Il-96 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-96 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Il-96 has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".