MilitaryIl-20M Coot A
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Ilyushin Il-20M (NATO reporting name: Coot-A) is a turboprop-powered electronic intelligence (ELINT) and reconnaissance aircraft. It is a highly modified variant of the Il-18 passenger airliner, equipped with a variety of antennas, sensors, and cameras for signals intelligence gathering.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 675 km/h |
| Range | 6,200 km |
| Crew | 15 |
| Weight | 64 t |
History
Developed by Ilyushin in the Soviet Union, it entered service in 1969 and has been used for various intelligence missions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 14 | confirmed |
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