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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Il-38 May

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Il-38 May
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Ilyushin
First flight 8 May 1981 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 215 units 58 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 37.4 m
Height 11.3 m 10.2 m
Length 31.7 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the Il-38 May are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 650 km/h for the Il-38 May. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 7,500 km for the Il-38 May. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 9,150 m for the ATL-2 Atlantique.

The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 58 for the Il-38 May. The Il-38 May first flew 20 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1961 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Il-38 May?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.