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Il-80 vs Tu-142

Ilyushin Il-80 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-80 Tu-142
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 5 March 1987 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced 4 units 100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 50.0 m
Height -- m 12.1 m
Length 59.5 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 208,000 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 120,000 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf 4 x 11,033 kW
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Overview

The Il-80 and the Tu-142 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the Il-80 vs 925 km/h for the Tu-142. The Il-80 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-142. The Tu-142 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-80.

The Il-80 has been produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Tu-142. The Tu-142 first flew 19 years before the Il-80 (1968 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the Il-80's 850 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Il-80's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-80's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the Tu-142's 185,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the Tu-142's 53.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-80 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.