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Fairey Gannet vs Il-38 May

Fairey Gannet vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 417 vs 650 km/h, range 1,127 vs 7,500 km, max takeoff weight 11,340 vs 66,000 kg, built 303 vs 58 units.

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Specifications
Fairey Gannet Il-38 May
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairey Ilyushin
First flight 19 September 1949 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1953 1967
Number produced 303 units 58 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 44.9 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 37.4 m
Height 5.1 m 10.2 m
Length 13.4 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 1,127 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 7,700 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,340 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 7,421 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,890 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 233 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fairey Gannet or Il-38 May?
The Fairey Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.