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F27 Friendship vs Il-14 Crate

F27 Friendship vs Il-14 Crate at a glance — top speed 509 vs 430 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 20,410 vs 18,000 kg, built 586 vs 1,348 units.

Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-14 Crate
Specifications
F27 Friendship Il-14 Crate
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Ilyushin
First flight 24 November 1955 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 586 units 1348 units
Average unit price $3.5 million $1.5 million
Wing area 70.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 31.7 m
Height 8.5 m 7.9 m
Length 23.6 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 8,992 m 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 12,148 kg 12,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kW 2 x 1,397 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Il-14 Crate's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The F27 Friendship is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Il-14 Crate at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the F27 Friendship which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has been produced in greater numbers with 1,348 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.