Il-20 Coot-A vs Il-38 May
Overview
The Il-20 Coot-A and the Il-38 May are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.
Top speed is 675 km/h for the Il-20 Coot-A vs 650 km/h for the Il-38 May. The Il-20 Coot-A has an operational range of 6,200 km vs 7,500 km for the Il-38 May. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 10,000 m for the Il-20 Coot-A.
The Il-38 May first flew 7 years before the Il-20 Coot-A (1961 vs 1968).
| Soviet COMINT/ELINT surveillance-reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, used for electronic intelligence gathering and radar mapping. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 21 March 1968 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 140.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 33,760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 792 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 782 kW â—‰ |
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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.