Il-38 May vs King Air 90
Overview
The Il-38 May and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 66,000 kg MTOW, the Il-38 May is 12:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May first flew 3 years before the King Air 90 (1961 vs 1964).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 782 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.