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. | |
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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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Photo of Il-76 Candid by N509FZ.