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Il-20 Coot-A vs Il-38 May

Il-20 Coot-A vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 675 vs 650 km/h, range 6,200 vs 7,500 km, max takeoff weight 64,000 vs 66,000 kg.

Ilyushin Il-20 Coot-A military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-20 Coot-A
Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Specifications
Il-20 Coot-A Il-38 May
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 21 March 1968 27 September 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced N/A 58 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.6 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 6,200 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 33,760 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,169 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-20 Coot-A or Il-38 May?
The Il-20 Coot-A 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-20 Coot-A or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 6,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-20 Coot-A or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-20 Coot-A or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-20 Coot-A or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Il-20 Coot-A's 35.9 meters.