Il-76 Candid vs Y-20
| 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 |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h |
| Operational range | 5,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 7,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,608 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Y-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Il-76 Candid's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 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 Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Il-76 Candid's 195,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Il-76 Candid's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Il-76 Candid entered service first in 1974, 42 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-76 Candid or Y-20?
The Il-76 Candid has been produced in greater numbers with 960 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.