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).

British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Transport profile drawing
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.
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 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.