Il-18 Coot vs Il-20 Coot-A

Overview

The Il-18 Coot is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Ilyushin, while the Il-20 Coot-A is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Ilyushin.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot vs 675 km/h for the Il-20 Coot-A. The Il-18 Coot has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 6,200 km for the Il-20 Coot-A. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 10,000 m for the Il-20 Coot-A.

The Il-18 Coot first flew 11 years before the Il-20 Coot-A (1957 vs 1968).

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Soviet COMINT/ELINT surveillance-reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, used for electronic intelligence gathering and radar mapping.
Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 21 March 1968
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 140.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW â—‰
Wing area 140.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 33,760 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 792 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 6,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.