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Il-38 May vs KQ-200

Il-38 May vs KQ-200 at a glance — top speed 650 vs 600 km/h, range 7,500 vs 5,000 km.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KQ-200
Specifications
Il-38 May KQ-200
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Shaanxi
First flight 27 September 1961 --
Year introduced 1967 2015
Number produced 58 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.4 m -- m
Height 10.2 m -- m
Length 40.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 600 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or KQ-200?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or KQ-200?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the KQ-200's 5,000 km.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or KQ-200?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 48 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.