747 vs Il-78 Midas
The 747 and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-78 Midas. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The 747 first flew 14 years before the Il-78 Midas (1969 vs 1983).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 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 | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-78 Midas's 7,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-78 Midas's 210,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-78 Midas's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.