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E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs Il-80

Boeing E-6 Mercury TACAMO military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-6 Mercury TACAMO
Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
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Specifications
E-6 Mercury TACAMO Il-80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 19 February 1987 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1989 1992
Number produced 16 units 4 units
Average unit price $141 million --
Wingspan 45.2 m 48.1 m
Height 12.9 m -- m
Length 45.8 m 59.5 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 12,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 155,128 kg 208,000 kg
Empty weight 78,378 kg 120,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,213 kgf 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 966 km/h for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs 850 km/h for the Il-80. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 4,000 km for the Il-80. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80.

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in 16 units vs 4 for the Il-80.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 155,128 kg.
Which is larger, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 45.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO entered service first in 1989, 3 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Il-80?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in greater numbers with 16 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.