HS 748 vs Il-18 Coot
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 3.0x 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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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally. | |
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| 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 850 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 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.