747 vs Il-38 May
Overview
The 747 and the Il-38 May are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 650 km/h for the Il-38 May. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 7,500 km for the Il-38 May. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-38 May. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 5.7x the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 58 for the Il-38 May. The Il-38 May first flew 8 years before the 747 (1961 vs 1969).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 782 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or Il-38 May?
The 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 747 or Il-38 May?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or Il-38 May?
The 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 747 or Il-38 May?
The 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 747 or Il-38 May?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Il-38 May's 40.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 747 or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or Il-38 May?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.