Il-18 Coot vs PA-31 Navajo

Overview

The Il-18 Coot and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-18 Coot has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 22:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Il-18 Coot has been produced in 678 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-18 Coot first flew 7 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1957 vs 1964).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 3942 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 140.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 37.4 m β—‰
Height 10.2 m β—‰
Length 35.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h β—‰
Operational range 6,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.4 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,875 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,783 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 116 kW β—‰

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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.