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Boeing 707 vs Il-38 May

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
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Specifications
Boeing 707 Il-38 May
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 15 July 1954 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1958 1967
Number produced 865 units 58 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 37.4 m
Height 13.0 m 10.2 m
Length 46.4 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the Il-38 May are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 650 km/h for the Il-38 May. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,500 km for the Il-38 May. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-38 May. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 2.3:1 the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 58 for the Il-38 May. The Boeing 707 first flew 7 years before the Il-38 May (1954 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Il-38 May's 40.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.