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Boeing 747 vs Il-38 May

Boeing 747 vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 650 km/h, range 12,150 vs 7,500 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 66,000 kg, built 1,574 vs 58 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Specifications
Boeing 747 Il-38 May
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 February 1969 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1970 1967
Number produced 1574 units 58 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 37.4 m
Height 19.3 m 10.2 m
Length 70.6 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-38 May's 40.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or Il-38 May?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.