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Il-18 Coot vs Yak-42 Clobber

Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-42 Clobber
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Specifications
Il-18 Coot Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 4 July 1957 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1957 1977
Number produced 678 units 187 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 34.9 m
Height 10.2 m 9.8 m
Length 35.9 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 11,800 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 3 x 64 kN
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Overview

The Il-18 Coot and the Yak-42 Clobber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot vs 810 km/h for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Il-18 Coot has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 4,000 km for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 9,600 m for the Yak-42 Clobber.

The Il-18 Coot has been produced in 678 units vs 187 for the Yak-42 Clobber. The Il-18 Coot first flew 18 years before the Yak-42 Clobber (1957 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber is faster with a maximum speed of 810 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 9,600 meters (31,496 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber is longer at 36.4 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 20 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-18 Coot or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.