Il-76 Candid vs Tu-154 Careless
| Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 4 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1026 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m |
| Height | 14.8 m |
| Length | 46.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-76 Candid's 850 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-76 Candid's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.