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Il-78 Midas vs Cirrus SR-20

Il-78 Midas vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 287 km/h, range 7,300 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 1,383 kg, built 53 vs 1,459 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
Il-78 Midas Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Cirrus
First flight 26 June 1983 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1984 1999
Number produced 53 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 300.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 11.7 m
Height 14.8 m 2.5 m
Length 46.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 563 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Il-78 Midas entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.