A321 vs Il-18 Coot

Overview

The A321 and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,800 m for the Il-18 Coot.

The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 30 years before the A321 (1957 vs 1987).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2917 units
Average unit price $120 million
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 37.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf â—‰
Wing area 140.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-18 Coot's 11,800 meters (38,713 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 37 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Il-18 Coot?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.