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Il-78 Midas vs KC-767

Il-78 Midas vs KC-767 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 915 km/h, range 7,300 vs 12,200 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 186,880 kg, built 53 vs 9 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-78 Midas KC-767
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 26 June 1983 21 May 2005
Year introduced 1984 2011
Number produced 53 units 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 47.6 m
Height 14.8 m 15.8 m
Length 46.6 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 2 x 268 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The KC-767 is faster with a maximum speed of 915 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a longer range at 12,200 km compared to the Il-78 Midas's 7,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the KC-767's 186,880 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The KC-767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Il-78 Midas's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The Il-78 Midas entered service first in 1984, 27 years before the KC-767 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or KC-767?
The Il-78 Midas has been produced in greater numbers with 53 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.