Il-18 Coot vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The Il-18 Coot and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-18 Coot has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 30:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The Il-18 Coot has been produced in 678 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The Il-18 Coot first flew 10 years before the PA-34 Seneca (1957 vs 1967).

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 twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 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 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,611 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 297 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-18 Coot or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.