DH.106 Comet vs Il-62 Classic
DH.106 Comet vs Il-62 Classic at a glance — range 5,190 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 70,760 vs 165,000 kg, built 114 vs 292 units.
Specifications
|
DH.106 Comet |
Il-62 Classic |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland |
Ilyushin |
| First flight |
27 July 1949 |
3 January 1963 |
| Year introduced |
1952 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
114 units |
292 units |
| Average unit price |
$3.2 million |
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| Wing area |
197.0 m² |
279.6 m² |
| Wingspan |
35.1 m |
43.2 m |
| Height |
9.0 m |
12.4 m |
| Length |
34.0 m |
53.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
900 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,190 km |
10,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,760 kg |
165,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
71,600 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,763 kgf
|
4 x 108 kN
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the DH.106 Comet's 5,190 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Il-62 Classic's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the DH.106 Comet's 70,760 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the DH.106 Comet's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.106 Comet or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.
