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Il-20 Coot-A vs P-3 Orion

Il-20 Coot-A vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 675 vs 750 km/h, range 6,200 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 64,410 kg.

Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-20 Coot-A
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Lockheed
First flight 21 March 1968 19 August 1958
Year introduced -- 1962
Number produced N/A 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 140.6 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 30.4 m
Height 10.2 m 11.8 m
Length 35.9 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 6,200 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 675 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or P-3 Orion?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or P-3 Orion?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or P-3 Orion?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.