707 vs Il-80

The 707 and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The 707 first flew 33 years before the Il-80 (1954 vs 1987).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
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 airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios.
Ilyushin Il-80 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $-- million

707

Wingspan 44.5 m â—‰
Height 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1010 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰
Wingspan 48.1 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 59.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or Il-80?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or Il-80?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or Il-80?
The 707 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 707 or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or Il-80?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 34 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or Il-80?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.