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Boeing 747 vs Il-20 Coot-A

Boeing 747 vs Il-20 Coot-A at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 675 km/h, range 12,150 vs 6,200 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 64,000 kg.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-20 Coot-A
Specifications
Boeing 747 Il-20 Coot-A
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 February 1969 21 March 1968
Year introduced 1970 --
Number produced 1574 units N/A
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 140.6 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 37.4 m
Height 19.3 m 10.2 m
Length 70.6 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 6,200 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 33,760 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 3,169 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 675 km/h, a difference of 339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 6,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 35.9 meters.