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Il-78 Midas vs Il-80

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
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Specifications
Il-78 Midas Il-80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 26 June 1983 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1984 1992
Number produced 53 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 48.1 m
Height 14.8 m -- m
Length 46.6 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The Il-78 Midas and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The Il-78 Midas has an operational range of 7,300 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The Il-78 Midas operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80.

The Il-78 Midas has been produced in 53 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The Il-78 Midas first flew 4 years before the Il-80 (1983 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or Il-80?
The Il-80 is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 0 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 4,000 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.