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Il-78 Midas vs KC-10 Extender

Il-78 Midas vs KC-10 Extender at a glance — top speed 850 vs 866 km/h, range 7,300 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 267,619 kg, built 53 vs 60 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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🇺🇸 KC-10 ExtenderFull specs
Specifications
Il-78 Midas KC-10 Extender
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin McDonnell Douglas
First flight 26 June 1983 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1984 1981
Number produced 53 units 60 units
Average unit price -- $96 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 367.7 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 50.4 m
Height 14.8 m 17.7 m
Length 46.6 m 55.4 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 866 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 267,619 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 109,328 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 3 x 234 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is faster with a maximum speed of 866 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the Il-78 Midas's 210,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the Il-78 Midas's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 3 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.