C-5M Super Galaxy vs Ilyushin Il-76
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The C-5M Super Galaxy is faster: 919 km/h against 900 km/h for the Ilyushin Il-76. The C-5M Super Galaxy flies further: 8,900 km against 4,400 km for the Ilyushin Il-76. The C-5M Super Galaxy has the wider wingspan: 67.9 m against 50.5 m for the Ilyushin Il-76. The C-5M Super Galaxy is heavier at takeoff: 381 tonnes against 210 tonnes for the Ilyushin Il-76. The C-5M Super Galaxy first flew in 1968, 3 years before the Ilyushin Il-76 (1971).
| C-5M Super Galaxy | Ilyushin Il-76 |
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| Top speed | 919 km/h (571 mph) | 900 km/h (559 mph) |
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| Range | 8,900 km (5,530 miles) | 4,400 km (2,734 miles) |
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| Length | 75.3 m (247 ft) | 46.6 m (153 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 67.9 m (223 ft) | 50.5 m (166 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 381 t (839,953 lb) | 210 t (462,966 lb) |
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| First flight | 1968 | 1971 |
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| Crew and capacity | 122 t payload | 5 crew, 48 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × CF6-80C2 turbofan | 4 × D-30KP turbofan |
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| Built by | Lockheed | Ilyushin |
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| Country | USA | USSR |
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