GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Il-38 May vs Shackleton

Il-38 May vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 650 vs 485 km/h, range 7,500 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 44,452 kg, built 58 vs 185 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Avro Shackleton military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Shackleton
Specifications
Il-38 May Shackleton
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Avro
First flight 27 September 1961 9 March 1949
Year introduced 1967 1951
Number produced 58 units 185 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 132.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 36.5 m
Height 10.2 m 7.1 m
Length 40.1 m 28.2 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 6,782 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 5,669 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 26,218 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 1,460 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Il-38 May vs P-3 Orion Il-38 May vs PA-32 Cherokee Six Il-38 May vs King Air 90 Il-38 May vs DHC-2 Beaver Il-38 May vs Boeing 747 Il-38 May vs S-2 Tracker

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the Shackleton's 485 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Shackleton's 6,782 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Shackleton's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Shackleton's 28.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 16 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has been produced in greater numbers with 185 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.