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Il-38 May vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Il-38 May vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 650 vs 228 km/h, range 7,500 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 975 kg, built 58 vs 7,842 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Il-38 May PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 27 September 1961 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 58 units 7842 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 9.0 m
Height 10.2 m 2.2 m
Length 40.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.