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C-27J Spartan vs Il-112

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Ilyushin Il-112 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-112
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Specifications
C-27J Spartan Il-112
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Ilyushin
First flight 24 September 1999 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2006 2023
Number produced 117 units 3 units
Average unit price $31.7 million --
Wing area 82.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 27.6 m
Height 9.6 m 8.9 m
Length 22.7 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 580 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The C-27J Spartan operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The C-27J Spartan first flew 20 years before the Il-112 (1999 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the Il-112's 580 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan has a longer range at 1,759 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan entered service first in 2006, 17 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or Il-112?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.