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Il-38 May vs Kawasaki P-1

Il-38 May vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 650 vs 996 km/h, range 7,500 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 79,832 kg, built 58 vs 60 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 MayFull specs
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1Full specs
Specifications
Il-38 May Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Kawasaki
First flight 27 September 1961 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1967 2015
Number produced 58 units 60 units
Average unit price -- $141.5 million
Wing area 140.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 35.4 m
Height 10.2 m 12.1 m
Length 40.1 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 48 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.