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).
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| 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 |
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| 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.