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Airbus A330 MRTT vs Il-80

Airbus A330 MRTT vs Il-80 at a glance — top speed 880 vs 850 km/h, range 14,800 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 233,000 vs 208,000 kg, built 66 vs 4 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT Il-80
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 30 September 2016 5 March 1987
Year introduced 2011 1992
Number produced 66 units 4 units
Average unit price $275 million --
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 48.1 m
Height 17.4 m -- m
Length 58.8 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Il-80's 208,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 58.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Il-80 entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Il-80?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.