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).
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| 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 |
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| 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.