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.
Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A Other profile drawing
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 --

Y-8

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.
Shaanxi Y-8 Transport profile drawing
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—‰

Y-8

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.