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EA-18G Growler vs Il-80

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
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Specifications
EA-18G Growler Il-80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 15 August 2006 5 March 1987
Year introduced 2009 1992
Number produced 165 units 4 units
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 48.1 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 18.3 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The EA-18G Growler and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 2.2x the Il-80's 850 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80. At 208,000 kg MTOW, the Il-80 is 6.9x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.

The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The Il-80 first flew 19 years before the EA-18G Growler (1987 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 1,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The Il-80 entered service first in 1992, 17 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or Il-80?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.