Il-20 Coot-A vs Y-8
Overview
The Il-20 Coot-A is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Ilyushin, while the Y-8 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.
Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-20 Coot-A vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The Il-20 Coot-A has an operational range of 6,200 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-8 operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 10,000 m for the Il-20 Coot-A.
The Il-20 Coot-A first flew 6 years before the Y-8 (1968 vs 1974).
| Soviet COMINT/ELINT surveillance-reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, used for electronic intelligence gathering and radar mapping. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 21 March 1968 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 140.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 33,760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 792 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 34.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or Y-8?
The Il-20 Coot-A is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-20 Coot-A or Y-8?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the Y-8's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or Y-8?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or Y-8?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the Y-8's 34.0 meters.