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Il-18 Coot vs Il-38 May

Il-18 Coot vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 675 vs 650 km/h, range 6,500 vs 7,500 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 66,000 kg, built 678 vs 58 units.

Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-18 Coot Il-38 May
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number produced 678 units 58 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 37.4 m
Height 10.2 m 10.2 m
Length 35.9 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 11,800 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Il-18 Coot's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-18 Coot or Il-38 May?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.