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Il-76 Candid vs KJ-2000 Mainring

Il-76 Candid vs KJ-2000 Mainring at a glance — top speed 850 vs 850 km/h, range 5,000 vs 5,500 km, max takeoff weight 195,000 vs 175,000 kg, built 960 vs 5 units.

Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
Xian KJ-2000 Mainring military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Il-76 Candid KJ-2000 Mainring
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Xian
First flight 25 March 1971 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1974 2005
Number produced 960 units 5 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.5 m -- m
Height 14.8 m -- m
Length 46.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 195,000 kg 175,000 kg
Empty weight 92,500 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 14,500 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The KJ-2000 Mainring is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 175,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 31 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 5 units of the KJ-2000 Mainring.