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Il-38 May vs ShinMaywa US-2

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
Il-38 May ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin ShinMaywa
First flight 27 September 1961 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1967 2007
Number produced 58 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 140.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 33.2 m
Height 10.2 m 9.8 m
Length 40.1 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The Il-38 May and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Il-38 May first flew 42 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1961 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 40 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Il-38 May has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.