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Il-38 May vs Nimrod

Il-38 May vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 650 vs 926 km/h, range 7,500 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 87,090 kg, built 58 vs 49 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
Il-38 May Nimrod
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Hawker Siddeley
First flight 27 September 1961 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1967 1969
Number produced 58 units 49 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 35.0 m
Height 10.2 m 9.5 m
Length 40.1 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 276 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Nimrod's 38.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or Nimrod?
The Il-38 May has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.