EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA vs Il-80
Overview
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.
Top speed is 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has an operational range of 8,300 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 10,058 m for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has been produced in 45 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA first flew 26 years before the Il-80 (1961 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 5 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 223.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m |
| Length | 43.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,041 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 59.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 208,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 120,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,250 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA entered service first in 1968, 24 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA or Il-80?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has been produced in greater numbers with 45 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.