ATL-2 Atlantique vs Il-38 May
| French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Breguet Aviation |
| First flight | 8 May 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 27 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 120.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,150 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.