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HS 748 vs Il-14 Crate

HS 748 vs Il-14 Crate at a glance — top speed 460 vs 430 km/h, range 1,715 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 21,092 vs 18,000 kg, built 380 vs 1,348 units.

HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-14 Crate
Specifications
HS 748 Il-14 Crate
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley Ilyushin
First flight 24 June 1960 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1961 1954
Number produced 380 units 1348 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 77.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 31.2 m 31.7 m
Height 7.3 m 7.9 m
Length 20.0 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 460 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 1,715 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 12,304 kg 12,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW 2 x 1,397 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 7 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HS 748 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has been produced in greater numbers with 1,348 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.