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HS 748 vs Il-18 Coot

HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
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Specifications
HS 748 Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Ilyushin
First flight 24 June 1960 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1961 1957
Number produced 380 units 678 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 77.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 31.2 m 37.4 m
Height 7.3 m 10.2 m
Length 20.0 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 460 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 1,715 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 12,304 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The HS 748 and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Siddeley and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 460 km/h for the HS 748 vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The HS 748 has an operational range of 1,715 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 3.0:1 the HS 748's 21,092 kg.

The HS 748 has been produced in 380 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 3 years before the HS 748 (1957 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HS 748 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.