Il-80 vs SR-20

The Il-80 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Cirrus respectively. The Il-80 reaches 850 km/h — 3.0x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 208,000 kg MTOW, the Il-80 is 150:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. The Il-80 first flew 8 years before the SR-20 (1987 vs 1995).

Soviet airborne command post, designed during the Cold War, most notably deployed in strategic air command scenarios.
Ilyushin Il-80 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 5 March 1987
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $-- million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 48.1 m
Height -- m
Length 59.5 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf
Wing area 13.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg
Empty weight 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 563 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The Il-80 entered service first in 1992, 7 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.