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E-3 Sentry AWACS vs Il-80

Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-3 Sentry AWACS
Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
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Specifications
E-3 Sentry AWACS Il-80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 February 1972 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1977 1992
Number produced 68 units 4 units
Average unit price $270 million --
Wing area 283.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 48.1 m
Height 12.6 m -- m
Length 46.6 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 147,417 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 83,915 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 9,752 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The E-3 Sentry AWACS and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The E-3 Sentry AWACS has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS.

The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in 68 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The E-3 Sentry AWACS first flew 15 years before the Il-80 (1972 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS entered service first in 1977, 15 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or Il-80?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.