A330 vs Il-76 Candid

European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
Picture of A330
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 1577 units
Average unit price $260 million
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 of introduction 1974
Number produced 960 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 362.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 60.3 m â—‰
Height 17.4 m â—‰
Length 59.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 119,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰
Wing area 300.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 50.5 m â—‰
Height 14.8 m â—‰
Length 46.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h
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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