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Il-80 vs P-8 Poseidon

Il-80 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 850 vs 907 km/h, range 4,000 vs 8,334 km, max takeoff weight 208,000 vs 85,820 kg, built 4 vs 187 units.

Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-80 P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 5 March 1987 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1992 2012
Number produced 4 units 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wingspan 48.1 m 37.6 m
Height -- m 12.8 m
Length 59.5 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 8,334 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 120,000 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 8,334 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 85,820 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 39.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-80 entered service first in 1992, 20 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.