Il-38 May vs S-3 Viking
Overview
The Il-38 May and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 815 km/h for the S-3 Viking. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 11,000 m for the Il-38 May. At 66,000 kg MTOW, the Il-38 May is 2.8x the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. The Il-38 May first flew 11 years before the S-3 Viking (1961 vs 1972).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 21 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Average unit price | $27 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 | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,121 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,466 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,831 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,057 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,104 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the S-3 Viking's 5,121 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.