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Il-20 Coot-A vs Tu-142

Il-20 Coot-A vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 675 vs 925 km/h, range 6,200 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 185,000 kg.

Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A Tu-142
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 21 March 1968 18 June 1968
Year introduced -- 1972
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.6 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 50.0 m
Height 10.2 m 12.1 m
Length 35.9 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 6,200 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 675 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 6,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 35.9 meters.