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Il-18 Coot vs Il-62 Classic

Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
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Specifications
Il-18 Coot Il-62 Classic
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957 3 January 1963
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number produced 678 units 292 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 279.6 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 43.2 m
Height 10.2 m 12.4 m
Length 35.9 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 11,800 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 165,000 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 71,600 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 108 kN
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-18 Coot and the Il-62 Classic are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot vs 900 km/h for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-18 Coot has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 10,000 km for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,800 m for the Il-18 Coot. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 2.6:1 the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.

The Il-18 Coot has been produced in 678 units vs 292 for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-18 Coot first flew 6 years before the Il-62 Classic (1957 vs 1963).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Il-18 Coot's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-18 Coot's 11,800 meters (38,713 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-18 Coot or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.