707 vs Il-78 Midas
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 5,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h |
| Operational range | 7,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12,020 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-78 Midas by Konstantin Tyurpeko.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the 707's 0 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 707's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 26 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.