DC-3 vs Il-18 Coot

Overview

The DC-3 and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 4.9x the DC-3's 13,154 kg.

The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The DC-3 first flew 16 years before the Il-18 Coot (1941 vs 1957).

American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $80K
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 91.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,540 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 292 kW β—‰
Wing area 140.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 37.4 m β—‰
Height 10.2 m β—‰
Length 35.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h β—‰
Operational range 6,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 21 years before the Il-18 Coot which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Il-18 Coot?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.