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E-4 NOAC vs Il-80

Boeing E-4 NOAC military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-4 NOAC
Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
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Specifications
E-4 NOAC Il-80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 1 January 1980 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1974 1992
Number produced 4 units 4 units
Average unit price $223 million --
Wing area 510.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 59.7 m 48.1 m
Height 19.3 m -- m
Length 70.5 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 969 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 12,600 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 190,000 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,814 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The E-4 NOAC and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 969 km/h for the E-4 NOAC vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The E-4 NOAC has an operational range of 12,600 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The E-4 NOAC operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80.

The E-4 NOAC has been produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The E-4 NOAC first flew 7 years before the Il-80 (1980 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the Il-80's 208,000 kg.
Which is larger, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the Il-80's 59.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
The E-4 NOAC entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-4 NOAC or Il-80?
Both the E-4 NOAC and Il-80 have been produced in equal numbers with 4 units each.