Il-20 Coot-A vs SR-20

Overview

The Il-20 Coot-A and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Cirrus respectively.

The Il-20 Coot-A reaches 675 km/h β€” 2.4x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The Il-20 Coot-A has an operational range of 6,200 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The Il-20 Coot-A operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-20 Coot-A is 46:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The Il-20 Coot-A first flew 27 years before the SR-20 (1968 vs 1995).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 21 March 1968
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $630K
Wing area 140.6 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 6,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 33,760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 792 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,334 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg β—‰
Empty weight 943 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or SR-20?
The Il-20 Coot-A is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or SR-20?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or SR-20?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or SR-20?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or SR-20?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.