Il-78 Midas vs KC-135 Stratotanker
Change comparison
vs
Specifications
|
Il-78 Midas |
KC-135 Stratotanker |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Ilyushin |
Boeing |
| First flight |
26 June 1983 |
31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1984 |
1957 |
| Number produced |
53 units |
803 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$39 million |
| Wing area |
300.0 m² |
226.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
50.5 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
14.8 m |
12.7 m |
| Length |
46.6 m |
41.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
850 km/h |
933 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,300 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
210,000 kg |
146,283 kg |
| Empty weight |
72,000 kg |
44,663 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 12,020 kgf
|
4 x 9,813 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 146,283 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 41.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 27 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.
