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Boeing 747 vs Il-78 Midas

Boeing 747 vs Il-78 Midas at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 850 km/h, range 12,150 vs 7,300 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 210,000 kg, built 1,574 vs 53 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Specifications
Boeing 747 Il-78 Midas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 February 1969 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1970 1984
Number produced 1574 units 53 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 50.5 m
Height 19.3 m 14.8 m
Length 70.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 7,300 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 210,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 72,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 12,020 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-78 Midas's 7,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-78 Midas's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.