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Il-80 vs S-3 Viking

Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-80
Lockheed S-3 Viking military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-3 Viking
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Specifications
Il-80 S-3 Viking
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Lockheed
First flight 5 March 1987 21 January 1972
Year introduced 1992 1974
Number produced 4 units 188 units
Average unit price -- $27 million
Wing area -- m² 56.0 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 21.0 m
Height -- m 7.0 m
Length 59.5 m 16.3 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 815 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 5,121 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,466 m
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg 23,831 kg
Empty weight 120,000 kg 12,057 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 2 x 4,207 kgf
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Overview

The Il-80 and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-80 vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80. At 208,000 kg MTOW, the Il-80 is 8.7x the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.

The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking 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 S-3 Viking?
The Il-80 is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the S-3 Viking's 815 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.