Il-38 May vs P-8 Poseidon
Overview
The Il-38 May and the P-8 Poseidon are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 907 km/h for the P-8 Poseidon. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The P-8 Poseidon operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-38 May.
The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 187 for the P-8 Poseidon. The Il-38 May first flew 48 years before the P-8 Poseidon (1961 vs 2009).
| 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 | -- |
| American maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, used for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 25 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 187 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 39.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,225 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 85,820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 62,730 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 39.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.