Gannet vs Il-78 Midas
The Gannet and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Fairey and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-78 Midas reaches 850 km/h — 2.0x the Gannet's 417 km/h. The Gannet has an operational range of 1,127 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The Il-78 Midas operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,700 m for the Gannet. At 210,000 kg MTOW, the Il-78 Midas is 19:1 the Gannet's 11,340 kg. The Gannet has been produced in 303 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The Gannet first flew 34 years before the Il-78 Midas (1949 vs 1983).
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 44.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,005 kgf ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Gannet entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gannet or Il-78 Midas?
The Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.