A-50 Mainstay vs Il-80
| Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 19 December 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $300 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 | 50.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.8 m |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h |
| Operational range | 7,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 190,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 61,000 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12,000 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-80 by Dmitry Terekhov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-80's 0 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Il-80's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the A-50 Mainstay's 190,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the A-50 Mainstay's 46.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 7 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or Il-80?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.