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Be-6 Madge vs Il-38 May

Be-6 Madge vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 414 vs 650 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,500 km, max takeoff weight 29,000 vs 66,000 kg, built 123 vs 58 units.

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge Il-38 May
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Ilyushin
First flight 1 January 1949 27 September 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 123 units 58 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 37.4 m
Height 7.6 m 10.2 m
Length 23.5 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 236 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Be-6 Madge's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or Il-38 May?
The Be-6 Madge has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.