Il-38 May vs P-3 Orion
| Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 121.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,491 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,430 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the Il-38 May's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.