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Il-62 Classic vs Tu-144 Charger

Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 Charger
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Specifications
Il-62 Classic Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 3 January 1963 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1967 1975
Number produced 292 units 16 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 279.6 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 28.8 m
Height 12.4 m 12.6 m
Length 53.1 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 4 x 240 kN
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Overview

The Il-62 Classic and the Tu-144 Charger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.8:1 the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h. The Il-62 Classic has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-62 Classic.

The Il-62 Classic has been produced in 292 units vs 16 for the Tu-144 Charger. The Il-62 Classic first flew 5 years before the Tu-144 Charger (1963 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Il-62 Classic's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Il-62 Classic's 165,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Il-62 Classic's 53.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 8 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-144 Charger?
The Il-62 Classic has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.