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Il-20 Coot-A vs Y-8

Il-20 Coot-A vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 675 vs 660 km/h, range 6,200 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 61,000 kg.

Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-20 Coot-A
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A Y-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Shaanxi
First flight 21 March 1968 1 December 1974
Year introduced -- 1981
Number produced N/A 169 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.6 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 38.0 m
Height 10.2 m 11.2 m
Length 35.9 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 6,200 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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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.