An-225 Cossack vs Il-18 Coot

The An-225 Cossack and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,800 m for the Il-18 Coot. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 10:1 the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg. The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 31 years before the An-225 Cossack (1957 vs 1988).

Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
Antonov An-225 Cossack Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $250 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 905.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 88.4 m â—‰
Height 18.1 m â—‰
Length 84.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h â—‰
Operational range 15,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 285,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,901 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 An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Il-18 Coot's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The An-225 Cossack 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 An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 32 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.