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Il-20 Coot-A vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

Il-20 Coot-A vs RC-135 Rivet Joint at a glance — top speed 675 vs 933 km/h, range 6,200 vs 5,552 km.

Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-20 Coot-A
Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 21 March 1968 1 January 1972
Year introduced -- 1961
Number produced N/A 32 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 39.9 m
Height 10.2 m -- m
Length 35.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 6,200 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 675 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 5,552 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.