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Il-20 Coot-A vs U-2 Dragon Lady

Il-20 Coot-A vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 675 vs 805 km/h, range 6,200 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 18,144 kg.

Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Lockheed
First flight 21 March 1968 1 August 1955
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced N/A 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 140.6 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 31.0 m
Height 10.2 m 4.9 m
Length 35.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 6,200 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 675 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 6,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.0 meters.