An-22 Cock vs Il-18 Coot

The An-22 Cock and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 740 km/h for the An-22 Cock vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The An-22 Cock has an operational range of 10,950 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 8,000 m for the An-22 Cock. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 3.9x the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg. The An-22 Cock has been produced in 68 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 8 years before the An-22 Cock (1957 vs 1965).

Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Antonov An-22 Cock Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price --
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 345.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 64.4 m â—‰
Height 12.5 m â—‰
Length 57.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h â—‰
Operational range 10,950 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,797 kW â—‰
Wing area 140.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the Il-18 Coot's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.