Il-78 Midas vs Il-80
| Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 5 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h |
| Operational range | 7,300 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12,020 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 59.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 208,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Il-78 Midas by Konstantin Tyurpeko.
Photo of Il-80 by Dmitry Terekhov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Il-80's 0 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Il-80's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Il-80's 208,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the Il-78 Midas's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-78 Midas has been produced in greater numbers with 53 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.