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Il-18 Coot vs PA-31 Navajo

Il-18 Coot vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 675 vs 420 km/h, range 6,500 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 2,948 kg, built 678 vs 3,942 units.

Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Il-18 Coot PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 4 July 1957 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number produced 678 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 12.4 m
Height 10.2 m 4.0 m
Length 35.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 11,800 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-18 Coot or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.