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Il-38 May vs P-2 Neptune

Il-38 May vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 650 vs 584 km/h, range 7,500 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 36,240 kg, built 58 vs 1,177 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
Il-38 May P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Lockheed
First flight 27 September 1961 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1967 1947
Number produced 58 units 1177 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 31.7 m
Height 10.2 m 8.9 m
Length 40.1 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the P-2 Neptune's 584 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the P-2 Neptune's 3,471 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the P-2 Neptune's 36,240 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the P-2 Neptune's 27.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.