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Il-80 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet Joint
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Specifications
Il-80 RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 5 March 1987 1 January 1972
Year introduced 1992 1961
Number produced 4 units 32 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 48.1 m 39.9 m
Length 59.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 120,000 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf --
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Overview

The Il-80 and the RC-135 Rivet Joint are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-80 vs 933 km/h for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 5,552 km for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80.

The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 32 for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint first flew 15 years before the Il-80 (1972 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.