Il-76 Candid vs Tu-214 Mogul

Soviet strategic airlifter, prominently deployed for both military transport and humanitarian aid operations since the Cold War era.
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid Transport profile drawing
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
Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
Tupolev Tu-214 Mogul Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 2 January 1989
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 89 units
Average unit price $65 million
Wing area 300.0 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m â—‰
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—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 41.8 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul 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-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 22 years before the Tu-214 Mogul which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214 Mogul.